April's Observations and Celebrations

Let’s acknowledge and explore April’s Observances and Celebrations.

Month-long Observances & Celebrations

• Arab American Heritage Month: A month designated to recognize and celebrate the heritage and achievements of Arab Americans. Learn more at the Arab American Foundation.
• Autism Awareness Month: A month to raise awareness and understanding around autism. Learn more at the Autism Society and Autism Speaks.
• Celebrate Diversity Month: A month to acknowledge and observe all of the diversity that exists around us in our everyday lives.
• Earth Month: A month leading up to Earth Day where we can focus on the need for environmental justice, sustainability, and climate solutions. Visit the Seattle University website for more information, including local events both on campus and around the city.
• National Volunteer Month: A month for honoring all of the volunteers in our communities as well as encouraging volunteerism. Thank you, volunteers! And, don’t forget about the 8 hours of VTO available for your volunteer efforts!

Daily Observances & Celebrations

• March 22nd – April 20th – Ramadan: A month-long observance where Muslims worldwide fast from dawn to sunset each day. It is a month of prayer, reflection, and community. You can start to learn more here.
• Sunday, April 2nd – World Autism Awareness Day: The 16th Annual Day, the focus is to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism. The UN is focusing on education this year, as the pandemic has significantly altered resources available via schools for those students with autism.
• Wednesday, April 5th – Passover Begins at sundown: A Jewish festival of freedom, it commemorates the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt and their transition from slavery to freedom. You can learn more about Passover and seder here.
• Sunday, April 9th – Easter: A Christian festival and cultural holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. You can start to learn more here.
• Saturday, April 22nd – Earth Day: A annual day dedicated to discussing the health of our planet, to talking about climate change, sustainability, and how we all must work together to Invest in Our Planet. Learn more at here.
• Friday, April 21st – National Day of Silence (LGBTQIAA+): A national student-led demonstration where LGBTQ students and allies take a vow of silence to protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ individuals in schools. Learn more at the GLSEN website.
• Monday, April 17th – Yom Hashoah: Holocaust Memorial Day: An annual day of remembrance of the victims of the Holocaust observed by Jewish communities world-wide. You can learn more here.
   

We acknowledge that we may not have listed every celebration and observance that is important to you and your community. If you have a suggestion for inclusion, please email feedback@veritycu.com.