Coming of the Light
A Torres Strait Islander festival on 1 July marking the arrival of the London Missionary Society on Erub (Darnley Island) in 1871.
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About the day
Coming of the Light is a gazetted special holiday across the Torres Strait Island Regional Council area. Communities in the Torres Strait and on the mainland mark it with church services, re-enactments, feasts and dance.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday 1 July 2027 | Australia | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Saturday 1 July 2028 | Australia | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Sunday 1 July 2029 | Australia | Same date every year |
Where this information comes from
- Torres Strait Island Regional Council: Celebrations and holidays
- Torres Strait Island Regional Council: Coming of the Light
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