Bradford Teaching Hospitals Spiritual, Pastoral and Religious Care Team

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Vesak is one of the most important Buddhist festivals. It is also known as Wesak or Buddha Day. It is also a time to ref...
01/05/2026

Vesak is one of the most important Buddhist festivals. It is also known as Wesak or Buddha Day. It is also a time to reflect on his teachings and what it means to be Buddhist
Vesak Day is the celebration of Buddha’s birth and enlightenment. It is observed across the world on the day of the full moon between May/June, depending upon the lunar calendar. On Vesak Day, temples are lit up with lamps (symbolizing the radiance of knowledge and awareness), flowers are offered to statues of Buddha (symbolizing purity and love), and charity events are organized for the poor and homeless (embodying peace and compassion).
https://www.un.org/en/observances/vesak-day
https://untoday.org/vesak-day-celebrating-enlightenment/

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We wish all our Sikh patients, carers and staff a very Happy Vaisakhi on 14.4.26. Please join us on the main concourse ...
15/04/2026

We wish all our Sikh patients, carers and staff a very Happy Vaisakhi on 14.4.26. Please join us on the main concourse on 22.4.26 to celebrate this festival with us.

Vaisakhi represents the establishment of the Khalsa Panth (Nation) by the tenth Guru of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1699. A principle passed on by Guru Gobind Singh Ji was recognising the whole human race as one – regardless of faith, background or gender. For many Vaisakhi represents the birth of the Sikh identity.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaisakhi #:~:text=Vaisakhi%20as%20a%20major%20Sikh,creating%20a%20unified%20political%20state

Happy Passover to all our Jewish colleagues, patients and communities. photos courtesy of freepik
01/04/2026

Happy Passover to all our Jewish colleagues, patients and communities.



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For Christians, this is Holy Week (29 March-5 April 2026). The week starts with Palm Sunday, leading to Maudy Thursday (...
27/03/2026

For Christians, this is Holy Week (29 March-5 April 2026). The week starts with Palm Sunday, leading to Maudy Thursday (remembering Jesus Christ’s Last Supper) then Good Friday when Christ died on the cross, and ending with Easter Sunday (5 April) remembering Christ’s rising back to life. The week is a time for deep reflection and ending with great celebration.
We wish all our colleagues, patients, and families joy and peace at Easter.

Join us for Holy Communion on Wednesday 1 April at 12.30pm to 1pm in the BRI Chapel and Easter songs on the Main Concourse at BRI, led by Bradford Chorale on Thursday 2 April at 12noon to 1pm.

Eid Mubarak to all our patients, carers and staff. Wishing you every blessing on Eid-ul-Fitr.May you be rewarded with lo...
20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak to all our patients, carers and staff. Wishing you every blessing on Eid-ul-Fitr.
May you be rewarded with love, peace, good health and success.
Enjoy your celebrations with family and friends.

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Happy Holi to all staff, patients, families and cariers at BTFHT. Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates spring, love,...
04/03/2026

Happy Holi to all staff, patients, families and cariers at BTFHT. Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates spring, love, and new life. Some families hold religious ceremonies, but for many Holi is more a time for fun. It's a colourful festival, with dancing, singing and throwing of powder paint and coloured water. Holi is also known as the "festival of colours".
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Ash Wednesday 18th February marks the start of the Christian season for Lent. A 40 day period of self-examination, fast...
17/02/2026

Ash Wednesday 18th February marks the start of the Christian season for Lent. A 40 day period of self-examination, fasting, meditation on the Bible and acts of service in preparation for Christ's passion and resurrection at Easter (photo courtesy of freepik)

For Muslims around the world the Holy month of Ramadan is celebrated by fasting, giving charity and spiritual reflection...
17/02/2026

For Muslims around the world the Holy month of Ramadan is celebrated by fasting, giving charity and spiritual reflection. Wishing all our patients, families and community a blessed and peaceful Ramadan (photo courtesy of freepik).

January 27th is Holocaust Memorial Day remembering the six million Jews (plus other groups) murdered under N**i persecut...
27/01/2026

January 27th is Holocaust Memorial Day remembering the six million Jews (plus other groups) murdered under N**i persecution during WW2. Let us honour their memory by committing ourselves to building a world where such horrors are impossible.
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We’d like to wish all our Jewish colleagues, patients, and communities a very Happy Hannukah. We hope this celebration b...
12/12/2025

We’d like to wish all our Jewish colleagues, patients, and communities a very Happy Hannukah.

We hope this celebration brings lots of love and warmth during the Festival of Light, when candles are lit each night.

Hannukah is traditionally celebrated for eight days around the time of Christmas, depending on the lunar calendar. This year, Hannukah is celebrated from sundown on 14 December to nightfall on 22 December.

More information can be found on the link below:
https://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/article_cdo/aid/102911/jewish/What-Is-Hanukkah.htm

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Bodhi Day falls on 8 December 2025 and celebrates the day in which Siddhartha Gautama sat underneath the Bodhi tree and ...
09/12/2025

Bodhi Day falls on 8 December 2025 and celebrates the day in which Siddhartha Gautama sat underneath the Bodhi tree and attained enlightenment. This one defining moment would become the central foundation upon which Buddhism has been built upon for the last 2,500 years. It is a day on which followers can renew their dedication to Buddhism; reaffirm themselves to enlightenment, compassion, and kindness to other living creatures; and also understand the relevance of this religion as it applies to the modern world
https://www.reonline.org.uk/festival_event/bodhi-day/

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