Dates of Significance
March
Purim (Evening of March 6 - Evening of March 7)
The Story of Purim
Illustrated by Adam Silver Produced and story adapted by Rabbi Erin Polansky Rabbi Wendi Geffen Rabbi Daniel Gropper Rabbi Dan Moskovitz Narrated by Rabbi Erin Polansky
International Women's Day (March 8th)
Holi (March 8)
Festival of Colors
"Holi is considered as one of the most revered and celebrated festivals of India and it is celebrated in almost every part of the country. It is also sometimes called as the “festival of love” as on this day people get to unite together forgetting all resentments and all types of bad feeling towards each other. The great Indian festival lasts for a day and a night, which starts in the evening of Purnima or the Full Moon Day in the month of Falgun. It is celebrated with the name Holika Dahan or Choti Holi on first evening of the festival and the following day is called Holi. In different parts of the country it is known with different names."
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (March 21)
Ramadan - Begins March 23
RAMADAN PRESENTATION FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
With Ramadan just around the corner, Dr. Mona Rahman has shared this Ramadan Powerpoint that she has been using with elementary students. It was created by her friend Romana Siddiqui, and Dr. Rahman updates the dates every year.
FREE POSTER ACCOMMODATING MUSLIM STUDENTS DURING RAMADAN
Written by Aya Khalil, and illustrated by Huda Fahmy.
Visit their website to download a FREE digital copy.
All students learn better when they see themselves reflected in the curriculum. Check out META's curated list of helpful resources that educators can use this #Ramadan2022 in their classrooms! https://bit.ly/Ramadan2022meta
From Muslim Educators of Toronto Association
World Down Syndrome Day (March 21)
National Indigenous Peoples' Languages Day (March 31)
International Day of Transgender Visibility
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