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  • International Day for Biological Diversity

    International Day for Biological Diversity is seen annually on 22 May, and it is also known as World Biodiversity Day. It is marked to recognise the importance of biodiversity and address the issues of biodiversity facing now. Earlier, it was observed on 29 December till 2000. It is the date on which the Convention of...

  • Ramzan

    Ramzan or Ramadan is celebrated across the world by the Muslim community. It is the name of the ninth month of the lunar-based Islamic calendar. They believe Ramzan, a most sacred month as the verses of the Quran was given to Prophet Mohammad by Allah this month.  Muslims observe fasting from dawn to dusk, abstain...

  • World Environment Day

    World Environment Day is celebrated each year on 5th June. It marks the date on which the first conference on environmental issues was held by the United Nations(UN) in Stockholm, Sweden in 1972.  It is known as "Conference on the Human Environment" and popularly called as "Stockholm Conference. The goal was to formulate ideas for...

  • World Oceans Day

    World Oceans Day is observed annually on 8 June. Canada's International Centre for Ocean Development (ICOD) and the Ocean Institute of Canada (OIC) proposed the idea of a special day for oceans at the Earth Summit held in Brazil in 1992. Eventually, the proposal was accepted in 2008, and the United Nations designated 8 June...

  • World Day against Child Labour

    World Day against Child Labour is marked yearly on 12th June. It was first launched in 2002 by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). ILO is a United Nations Agency that works toward establishing International Standards and social, economic justice. It was founded 100 years ago in 1919.  The objective of World Day against child labour...

  • World Blood Donor Day

    Every year on 14th June, the countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day to raise awareness about the requirement for blood donation since its inception in 2005.  Objectives The World Blood Donor Day celebrates the unpaid blood donors for their life-saving contribution, to encourage others to start donating. It is also dedicated to...

  • World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

    It was proclaimed on 17th June by the United Nations Assembly in 1994 to promote awareness about the presence of desertification and highlighting the methods to prevent them. Each year, it is celebrated worldwide on this day with a  unique and novel emphasis on Desertification and Drought issues.  United Nations Convention The United Nations Convention...

  • International Yoga Day

    International Yoga day started it’s celebration globally in 2015.   Every year on 21st June, the world celebrates International Yoga day to spread awareness on yoga practices and its health benefits. The word 'yoga' means union or to join, and  was derived from the Sanskrit language.' Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice,...

  • Rath Yatra

    Rath Yatra is a Hindu festival associated with Lord Jagannath and held at Puri, Odisha. It is the ancient Ratha Yatra that takes place in India and the world. The descriptions of this festival can be found in Brahma Purana (first Maha-Purana), Padma Purana (named after lotus in which the creator god Brahma appeared), Skanda...

  • National Doctors’ Day

    National Doctors Day is marked on 1st July every year in India. It acknowledges the persistent efforts of doctors to serve the people and also recognises their commitment towards public health even in grave situations. The Government of India started observing 1st July as "National Doctors Day" in 1991 in remembrance of the birth of...