Brighton & Hove Albion

Albion as One - Faith & Inclusion Policy

Purpose

Brighton & Hove Albion is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and respects the beliefs of all communities.

Under our “Albion as One” initiative, we will acknowledge and celebrate major religious festivals and events throughout the year, in line with The FA’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion calendar.

Our Commitment

Recognise and celebrate key religious and cultural events across our official channels.
Promote understanding and respect for all faiths among staff, players and supporters.
Ensure our messaging reflects compassion, solidarity and unity.

Faith Calendar

We will maintain and regularly update a calendar of major religious observances, including but not limited to Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism and others. See below.

Event	Religion	Description
20 JAN 2026 Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh	Sikhism	Marking the birth of the tenth Sikh leader to honour and remember a great warrior, poet, philosopher and spiritual master.
17 FEB 2026 Lunar New Year	Islam	A major holiday in East/Southeast Asia, marked by family reunions, ancestor worship, feasts with symbolic foods (fish, dumplings), and traditions like giving red envelopes with money.
17 FEB - 18 MAR 2026 Ramadan	Islam	Muslims around the world fast during daylight hours as well as praying, giving to charity and strengthening family ties.
20 MAR 2026 Eid-al-Fitr (subject to moon sighting)	Islam	Marking the end of a month of fasting and a time of celebration.
03 APR 2026 Good Friday	Christianity	A holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
05 APR 2026 Easter Sunday	Christianity	A date commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ
06 APR 2026 Easter Monday	Christianity	A religious observance of an angel meeting the women who arrived at Jesus’s tomb
14 APR 2026 Vaisakhi	Sikhism Hinduism	A spring festival celebrating the founding of the Sikh community Marks the beginning of the Hindu solar new year in many regions, a traditional spring harvest festival. Celebrations include visiting temples and family gatherings with festive foods.
01 MAY 2026 Vesak Day	Buddhism	Commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Siddartha Gautama, who is commonly known as Buddha.
26 – 30 MAY 2026 Eid al-Adha (subject to moon sighting)	Islam	Eid al-Adha is a celebration of unquestioning submission to God, faith, and personal sacrifice.
12 SEPT 2026 Rosh Hashana	Judaism	The Jewish new year festival. Jewish festivals start at nightfall the day prior.
21 SEPT 2026 Yom Kippur	Judaism	Meaning the Day of Atonement. It is celebrated ten days after Rosh Hashanah.
8 NOV 2026 Diwali Deepavali & Bandi Chhor Divas	Hinduism & Sikhism	A celebration and festival including fireworks and lamps symbolically marking triumph of light over dark.
4-12 DEC 2026 Chanukah	Judaism	Chanukah is an 8-day winter “festival of lights,” which begins each year on the 25th day of the Jewish calendar month of Kislev.
25 DEC 2026 Christmas Day	Christianity	Held on the 25th of December commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

Social Media Monitoring

All social media channels will continue to be monitored for inappropriate or discriminatory comments. Any antisemitic, Islamophobic, or other hate-based remarks will be removed promptly in line with our zero-tolerance policy, and reported to appropriate authorities for further action.