National & International Days
International Equal Pay Day
Gender Equality and economic Justice. Understanding the Gender Pay Gap The gender pay gap refers to the difference in earnings between men and Women for performing the same or similar work. It is often expressed as a Percentage, representing the amount women earn compared to men. This gap is not merely a statistical anomaly; it … Read more
International Day to Combat Islamophobia
https://www.un.org/en/genocideprevention/ Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC): https://www.oic-oci.org/ Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR): https://www.cair.com/ Tell MAMA (Measuring Anti-Muslim Attacks): https://www.tellmama.org.uk/ Islamophobia: A Global Challenge: https://www.un.org/en/genocideprevention/islamophobia-global-challenge Table 2: Examples of Islamophobic Incidents Incident Description Impact Anti-Muslim Graffiti Vandalism targeting mosques or Muslim-owned businesses with hateful messages. Creates a Climate of fear and intimidation. Verbal Abuse and Harassment … Read more
International Day of Nowruz
Buddhism d) Zoroastrianism Answer: d) Zoroastrianism 4. What is the Haft-Sin table? a) A traditional table setting for Nowruz, featuring seven symbolic items starting with the letter “S” in Persian. b) A special dish prepared for Nowruz. c) A type of traditional music played during Nowruz. d) A ritual dance performed during Nowruz. Answer: a) … Read more