On this page, we spotlight the celebration of various religious/cultural days of significance, with special focus on events hosted by McGill student groups and other groups in the Montreal area.
Black History Month
Please see McGill's Black History Month (BHM) listings as well as:
- Queer McGill BHM Mini-Market and Panel (Feb 18, 5:00 - 8:00 PM) highlighting local Black-owned businesses. Panel discussion takes place at 6:00PM. RSVP
- McGill Black Students' Network events throughout the month
Mahashivaratri
February 26, 2025, 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM: Mahashivarati prayers at Hindu Mission of Canada Dedicated to Shiva, one of the major deities to whom Hindus direct their devotion. The night before the feast, Hindus recite texts, sing, and tell stories in honour of this God whose dynamic cosmic dance creates, preserves, destroys, and recreates the world.
Losar Celebrations
March 1, 2025: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM: Losar—Celebration of the Tibetan New Year at Rigpe Dorje Centre The Centre celebrates the Tibetan New Year, the Year of the Wood Snake. During this celebration we will perform a Mandala Offering and offer Khatas to the Shrine. We will recite the Treasury of Blessings Sadhana, a simple and beautiful meditation on Sakyamuni Buddha that anyone can practise. By reflecting upon the qualities of the Buddha and resting the mind in the recitation of mantras, we can pacify destructive emotions and sow the seeds for enlightenment. We will conclude our celebration with a Lamp Offering, with the aspiration that the light of loving kindness, compassion and understanding will overcome all personal and global obstacles. May happiness, love and compassion spread throughout the world and benefit all beings and the planet. Suggested donation for Lamp Offering: $5 per person/$15 per family. By donation