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Celebrating special days on the religious calendar is a very important part of our life. It is almost the same as celebrating one’s birthday. Here is a list of some of the important holy days celebrated by four of the most prominent religious communities in South Africa.
CHRISTIAN HOLY DAYS
| NAME | EVENT | |
| 1. | Christmas | The day on which Jesus Christ was born |
| 2. | Good Friday | The day on which Jesus Christ was crucified |
| 3. | Easter | The day on which Jesus rose from the grave |
| 4. | Pentecost | The pouring out of the Holy Spirit |
ISLAMIC HOLY DAYS
| NAME | EVENT | |
| 1. | Mawlid al Nabi | The day on which Mohammed was born |
| 2. | Layl’ at al-Qadr | The day on which Mohammed was born |
| 3. | Id al-Fitr | Celebration of the end of Ramadan |
| 4. | Id al-Adha | The end of the pilgrimage to Mecca |
HINDU FESTIVALS
| NAME | EVENT | |
| 1. | Diwali | New Year’s festival of the lights |
| 2. | Holi | Spring festival |
| 3. | Janmashtami | Day on which Krishna was born |
| 4. | Sjiva Ratri | Most important festival of Shiva |
JEWISH HOLY DAYS
| NAME | EVENT | |
| 1. | Chankoe | Festival of the consecration of the Temple |
| 2. | Passover | The freeing of the slaves in Egypt |
| 3. | Yom Kippur | Great Day of Reconciliation |
Pick a religious festival that is important to you or that is celebrated by your family. Explain or demonstrate to the rest of the learners what you do on that day. It would be effective if you made use of a little tableau to demonstrate the rituals. If you do not observe any holy days, you may find it interesting to read up on one of the above-mentioned festivals.
LO 2
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to constitutional rights and responsibilities, and to show an understanding of diverse cultures and religions.
We know this when the learner:
2.1 applies children’s rights and responsibilities to a range of problem situations;
2.2 discusses instances of stereotype, discrimination and bias, and presents a plan to deal with them in own local context;
2.3 discusses the significance of friends in times of tragedy and change;
2.4 discusses the contributions of women and men in a range of cultural contexts;
2.5 discusses festivals and customs from a variety of religions in South Africa.
The learning material in modules 8 to 13 link very closely with that of module 1-7, but now the emphasis is on human rights. Respect for cultural values and the promotion of understanding and tolerance for diversity in the community are given priority. Activities centred around racism also offer the opportunity to identify and address possible violations of this nature in the school or community.
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