2021-03-28 Mid-Sha’ban/Shab e-Barat Mid-Sha’ban/Shab e-Barat March 28, 2021 - March 30, 2021 Mid-Sha’ban/Shab e-Barat A holiday celebrated on the 14th night of Sha’aban as being a night of fortune and forgiveness
2021-03-28 Holi (Festival of Colours) Holi (Festival of Colours) March 28, 2021 - March 30, 2021 Holi (Festival of Colours) Originally, Holi was a festival to celebrate the beginning of Spring in hopes of good harvest and land fertility. Today it is more so for representing and commemorating a legend from Hindu mythology.
2021-03-28 Palm Sunday Palm Sunday March 28, 2021 - March 29, 2021 Palm Sunday Palm Sunday symbolizes the beginning of Holy Week as a way to remember Jesus’s celebratory entry into Jerusalem.
2021-03-29 Hola Mohalla (“Hola”) Hola Mohalla (“Hola”) March 29, 2021 - April 1, 2021 Hola Mohalla (“Hola”) Sikh festival that consists of demonstrations of martial arts and sports, worship services and singing hymns, as well as the traditional parade.
12:00 am - 8:00 pm Trivia Tuesday March 30, 2021 @ 12:00 am - 8:00 pm Trivia Tuesday Join us for our online event, Trivia Tuesdays! Keep your brain active and have a little fun all while helping Toronto Humane Society raise money to keep improving the lives of animals. Buy a ticket for one game night or for the whole 4 week tournament.
2021-03-31 International Transgender Day of Visibility International Transgender Day of Visibility March 31, 2021 - April 1, 2021 International Transgender Day of Visibility A day to show support and spread knowledge for the trans community by bringing attention to the accomplishments of trans people worldwide and helping to stop cissexism and transphobia.
2021-03-31 National Aboriginal Languages Day National Aboriginal Languages Day March 31, 2021 - April 1, 2021 National Aboriginal Languages Day A day to honour the various Aboriginal languages and cultures as well as restore and discover ways to support the perseverance of their languages.
11:17 am Give a Gift of New Beginnings March 31, 2021 @ 11:17 am Give a Gift of New Beginnings New season, new looks, new toys! Spring is here and the pets in our care are excitedly waiting for their new beginning in their forever home. Help them put their best self forward by purchasing a Spring Starter Pack. Gifts include treats for training, toys for enrichment, and top tier pampering-- all essentials!
2021-04-01 Maundy (Holy) Thursday Maundy (Holy) Thursday April 1, 2021 - April 2, 2021 Maundy (Holy) Thursday A day to commemorate the final week before Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection, where Jesus and His disciples completed The Washing of the Feet and The Last Supper
2021-04-01 Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month April 1, 2021 - April 2, 2021 Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month A month to raise awareness of animal cruelty and the steps that can be taken to prevent it and save lives
2021-04-02 World Autism Awareness Day World Autism Awareness Day April 2, 2021 - April 3, 2021 World Autism Awareness Day A day to raise awareness, understanding, and acceptance for those with autism and autistic spectrum disorders.
2021-04-02 Public Veterinary Services Closed Public Veterinary Services Closed April 2, 2021 - April 5, 2021 Public Veterinary Services Closed This closure encompasses all medical service appointments. Scheduled trap neuter and release appointments for these days are required to check-in at the front doors of the shelter located on 11 River Street instead of the regular Public Veterinary Services access door. We thank everyone for their patience and understanding for this temporary disruption of services.
2021-04-02 Good Friday (Holiday in Ontario) Good Friday (Holiday in Ontario) April 2, 2021 - April 3, 2021 Good Friday (Holiday in Ontario) A day to commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.
12:53 pm Lent Ends April 3, 2021 @ 12:53 pm Lent Ends Lent is observed by many Christian faiths. The Lenten season prepares believers for Easter. Throughout the season many participate in prayer, pentance, charity work, and fasting. It often aims to replicate the 40 days and nights Jesus is said to have spent in the desert.
2021-04-04 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday April 4, 2021 - April 5, 2021 Easter Sunday A day to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
2021-04-04 Pesach (Passover) Ends Pesach (Passover) Ends April 4, 2021 - April 5, 2021 Pesach (Passover) Ends Passover celebrates freedom by commemorating the Israelites’ Exodus (depature) from Egypt and their transition from slavery to freedom.
2021-04-04 Final Day of Passover Final Day of Passover April 4, 2021 - April 5, 2021 Final Day of Passover The end of the Jewish Holiday that commemorates Jewish people’s freedom from slavery in Egypt.
2021-04-06 Trivia Tuesdays Trivia Tuesdays April 6, 2021 - April 7, 2021 Trivia Tuesdays Join us for our online event, Trivia Tuesdays! Keep your brain active and have a little fun all while helping Toronto Humane Society raise money to keep improving the lives of animals. Tickets are $7 a game or $20 for the 4-game tournament.
2021-04-07 World Health Day World Health Day April 7, 2021 - April 8, 2021 World Health Day Each year a new health theme is highlighted as an area of priority or concern for the World Health Organization. The celebration is marked by activities surrounding the theme to focus attention on the important aspects of global health.
2021-04-07 Public Veterinary Services Closed Public Veterinary Services Closed April 7, 2021 - April 8, 2021 Public Veterinary Services Closed This closure encompasses all medical service appointments. Scheduled trap neuter and release appointments for the day are required to check-in at the front doors of the shelter located on 11 River Street instead of the regular Public Veterinary Services access door. We thank everyone for their patience and understanding for this temporary disruption of services.
2021-04-08 Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) April 8, 2021 - April 10, 2021 Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) A day of remembrance, for both Jewish communities and Israel, to commemorate the millions of people who suffered and died during the Holocaust.
2021-04-08 Favardegan Favardegan April 8, 2021 - April 9, 2021 Favardegan Zoroastrianism Celebration. A day for offering gratitude to ancestors, remembering those who have passed, and taking responsibility for future generations.
2021-04-11 National Pet Day National Pet Day April 11, 2021 - April 12, 2021 National Pet Day A day to celebrate the joy and love pets bring to our lives.
2021-04-12 Ramadan (Holy Month of Fasting) Begins Ramadan (Holy Month of Fasting) Begins April 12, 2021 - April 13, 2021 Ramadan (Holy Month of Fasting) Begins A time to engage in sawn (fasting), reflection, ṣalāt (communal prayer), and Qur’ān readings.
2021-04-13 Ugadi/Gudipadwa Ugadi/Gudipadwa April 13, 2021 - April 14, 2021 Ugadi/Gudipadwa The day that Lord Brahma started creation; it also marks the beginning of Spring and the warm seasons to come.
2021-04-13 Trivia Tuesdays Trivia Tuesdays April 13, 2021 Trivia Tuesdays Join us for our online event, Trivia Tuesdays! Keep your brain active and have a little fun all while helping Toronto Humane Society raise money to keep improving the lives of animals. Tickets are $7 a game or $20 for the 4-game tournament.
2021-04-14 Vaishakhi (Baisakhi) Vaishakhi (Baisakhi) April 14, 2021 - April 15, 2021 Vaishakhi (Baisakhi) A day to celebrate the Sikh New Year and commemorate the creation of Sikhism as well as the day of the Punjab Harvest Festival.
2021-04-14 Sinhala Sinhala April 14, 2021 - April 15, 2021 Sinhala A day in Sri Lanka to celebrate the Sinhalese New Year that commences once the new moon is seen.
2021-04-14 Puthandu Puthandu April 14, 2021 - April 15, 2021 Puthandu A day that is recognized as the birth of the new year where a lamp is placed on illustrations made of rice powder to keep darkness away; food, jewelry, coins, flowers, and mirrors are placed before prayer rooms; and decluttering is done to remove negativity.
2021-04-14 Pôhela Boishakh Pôhela Boishakh April 14, 2021 - April 15, 2021 Pôhela Boishakh A day to celebrate the Bengali New Year, which is commemorated when the sun moves from Pisces to Aries, and starts the celebration at sunrise.
2021-04-14 International Day of Pink International Day of Pink April 14, 2021 - April 15, 2021 International Day of Pink A day to stand up against homophobia, transphobia, transmisogyny, bullying and discrimination through wearing pink and organizing activities that celebrate diversity.
11:45 am Lunchtime Virtual Yoga Event April 16, 2021 @ 11:45 am Lunchtime Virtual Yoga Event End your Spring Break Week with a relaxing 45 minute yoga session in support of Toronto Humane Society. The class will be hosted by Joanne Lowe, Director and certified yoga instructor of Big Stretch Yoga Centre. Tickets are $10 for the entire family.
2021-04-20 Trivia Tuesdays Trivia Tuesdays April 20, 2021 Trivia Tuesdays Join us for our online event, Trivia Tuesdays! Keep your brain active and have a little fun all while helping Toronto Humane Society raise money to keep improving the lives of animals. Tickets are $7 a game or $20 for the 4-game tournament.
2021-04-20 First Day of Ridván First Day of Ridván April 20, 2021 - April 22, 2021 First Day of Ridván A day to commemorate when Bahá’u’lláh dwelled in Ridvan (paradise) and declared His mission as God’s messenger.
2021-04-21 Rama Navami Rama Navami April 21, 2021 - April 22, 2021 Rama Navami Hindu festival. A Spring festival to celebrate the birthday of the Lord Rama.
2021-04-22 Earth Day Earth Day April 22, 2021 - April 23, 2021 Earth Day A day to show support for the restoration and protection of the Earth
2021-04-25 Mahavir Jayanti (Mahavira’s Birthday) Mahavir Jayanti (Mahavira’s Birthday) April 25, 2021 - April 26, 2021 Mahavir Jayanti (Mahavira’s Birthday) Jainism Holiday. A day to celebrate Mahavira (the last Tirthankara)’s birthday.
2021-04-25 Pesach Sheni (Second Passover) Pesach Sheni (Second Passover) April 25, 2021 - April 27, 2021 Pesach Sheni (Second Passover) A day for when those who were unable to participate in Passover at the suitable time are given another chance.
2021-04-27 Trivia Tuesdays Trivia Tuesdays April 27, 2021 Trivia Tuesdays Join us for our online event, Trivia Tuesdays! Keep your brain active and have a little fun all while helping Toronto Humane Society raise money to keep improving the lives of animals. Tickets are $7 a game or $20 for the 4-game tournament.
2021-04-27 (Theravada) Buddhist New Year (Theravada) Buddhist New Year April 27, 2021 - April 28, 2021 (Theravada) Buddhist New Year A day to partake in festival activities and think about the birth, birth and overall enlightenment of the Buddha
2021-04-27 Ninth Day of Ridvan Ninth Day of Ridvan April 27, 2021 - April 29, 2021 Ninth Day of Ridvan A day to commemorate when the Tigris River receded so that Bahá’u’lláh’s family could cross the river from Ridvan and reunite with Bahá’u’lláh and His followers
2021-04-29 Maundy (Holy) Thursday Maundy (Holy) Thursday April 29, 2021 - April 30, 2021 Maundy (Holy) Thursday A day to commemorate the washing of the feet, the Last Supper, the garden of Gethsemane, and Judas betraying Jesus.
