April 2010
| Date | Event |
| Apr 2 | International Children's Book Day - IBBY (International Board on Books for Young People) This year's theme, 'I Am the World ", is hosted by Egypt. Find out more |
| Apr 4 | Pascha (Christian Orthodox Easter) follows a different Calendar. Read an account of Orthodox Easter, as celebrated in Bulgaria. |
| Apr 5 | Ch'ing Ming/Pure Brightness (Chinese) |
| Apr 8 |
This day, known as Ustiben, celebrates Romani culture and commemorates all those who have been persecuted because of their race. It is an international event, when candles are lit, and torch-light processions take place. |
| Apr 8 | Hanamatsuri/ Flower Festival (Japanese) See a Lesson Plan |
| Apr 8 | Memorial of Christ's death (Jehovah's Witness) This is the only religious festival commemmorated by Jehovah's Witnesses. |
| April 11 | Yom Ha'Shoah (Jewish) Holocaust Day. A day of remembrance. |
| Apr 13 | Songkran (Thai/ Singaporean) Traditional New Year. |
| Apr 13 | Baisakhi (Sikh) |
| Apr 14 | Poila Baishak (Bangladeshi/Bengali) Bengali New Year. |
| April 20 - 26 | Global Campaign for Education Action Week. This year's theme is yet to be announced. |
| Apr 23 | St Georges Day (English) Also, see lesson plans on irespect from Stuart Butler, Brockworth Enterprise School |
| Apr 23 | Cocuk Bayrami /Children's Day (Turkey) |
| Apr 29 | International Dance day. Why not celebrate dance from around the world today? |
Roma Nation Day (Gypsy/Romani/Traveller) |
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