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Each year the AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Office of Human Rights, Equity & Harassment Prevention (HREHP) develops a mosaic calendar of religious holidays and cultural dates for faculty, staff and students. See below for a sample of April dates to observe, reflect, celebrate or promote throughout the university community. The complete calendar is available .

JULY 26
Tisha B’Av (JU)
A Rabbinic fast day that occurs on 9 Av (in July or August). This day is a day of fasting and commemorating the multiple tragedies that have occurred on this day, most notably the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492.

Mi’kmaq Festival of St. Anne
The St. Anne’s Mission is where the Mi’kmaq People go to Chapel Island for spiritual well-being, praying and cultural renewal.

JULY 29 – AUGUST 3
Halifax International Busker Festival

Every year, the Halifax International Busker Festival explodes across Halifax's beautiful and historic downtown. Featuring the hilarious, wacky, and breathtaking entertainment that can only be found at the annual Halifax International Busker Festival.

Crowds are treated to mind-blowing shows from the world's top street performance artists as they showcase their unique talents and skills with acrobatics, music, visual arts, comedy, fire shows, and so much more. With stages located along the historic Halifax Waterfront, the festival promises hundreds of jaw dropping shows.

Ungated and open to the public, the Halifax International Busker Festival promises something for everyone. Please visit for more information.