International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
May 17 · Level 5 · #1145 of 2238
The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial remembers people who have died from AIDS-related illnesses and stands alongside those living with HIV. It creates space for grief while drawing attention to stigma and the need for accessible care.
How it is celebrated: communities hold candlelight vigils, read the names of people who have died and observe moments of silence. Local organizations also arrange gatherings that support people living with HIV and their loved ones.
The memorial moves through the calendar: it falls on the third Sunday of May, rather than a fixed date.