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See below for a sample of dates to observe, reflect, celebrate or promote throughout the university community. The spring and summer calendar is available .
All Jewish and Islamic Holidays begin at sundown on the evening before the first date shown.

AUGUST 9-18
Fravardeghan Days (ZO - Shenshai)
Also known as Muktad (memorializing ancestors), are then days in preparation for Nowruz (the start of the New Year), observed by Zoroastrians who follow the Shenshai calendar.

AUGUST 15
National Acadian Day
This day recognizes Acadians who, in view of their origin, history and development, constitute the first permanent settlement from France in Canada and now reside in most of the provinces and territories of Canada. It also celebrates the contributions of the Acadian people, for nearly 400 years, to the economic, cultural and social vitality of Canada and allows Acadians to share their rich historical and cultural heritage with the rest of Canadians allowing them to become more familiar with all its aspects, both traditional and contemporary of the Acadian tradition.