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June
9/10 Shavuot (The Feast of Weeks) Judaism
Celebrates the giving of the Torah (Five Books of Moses),the first harvest, and the ripening of the first fruits. It is customary to stay up throughout the first night of Shavuot to study the Torah.
16 Martyrdom (Shaheedi Divas) of Guru Arjan Dev Sikhism
Commemorates the fifth Sikh Guru and first Sikh martyr. Guru Arjan is remembered with particular devotion among Sikhs, who honour him as the King of Martyrs (Shaheedan de Sirtaj).
19 Dragon Boat Festival Taoism
Held in honour of China’s great poet Ch’íu Yuan. People race dragon boats and eat rice dumplings to commemorate him.
24 Midsummer’s Day Paganism
A celebration of the sun’s power on the longest day of the year. At dawn, hundreds of worshippers gather at ancient religious sites such as Stonehenge and Avebury.
29 St Peter’s Day Christianity
Observed by Roman Catholics, Anglican and Lutheran Churches. One of the oldest Saints' days.
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