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The International Day of Yoga is a day in recognition of Yoga, that is celebrated around the world annually on 21 June, following its adoption by the United Nations in 2014. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] As Yoga exercises have shown significant benefits for physical and mental well-being, [ 3 ] [ 4 ] it was considered important by the UN to globally promote this ...
2000 young people participating in the 'Run Against Drugs', organized to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in New Delhi, India on June 26, 2004. The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is a United Nations International Day against drug abuse and the illegal drug trade. It is observed ...
International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. It was established on 15 June 2007 according to United Nations General Assembly resolution A/RES/61/271. The day is an occasion to "disseminate the message of non-violence ...through education and public awareness ...and reaffirm the desire for a culture ...
Statues of Mahatma Gandhi throughout the country are decorated with flowers and garlands, and some people avoid drinking alcohol or eating meat on the day. [7] Public buildings, banks and post offices are closed. [7] On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi started the Swachh Bharat Mission. Its second phase started ...
International Day of Light; International Day of Living Together in Peace; 20 May - World Metrology Day since 2023; 21 May - World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development since 2002; 22 May - International Day for Biological Diversity; 24 May - International day of Markhor since 2024
Global Tiger Day, often called International Tiger Day, is an annual celebration to raise awareness for tiger conservation, held annually on 29 July. [1] It was created in 2010 at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in Russia . [ 2 ]
The International Day for Biological Diversity (or World Biodiversity Day) is a United Nations–sanctioned international day for the promotion of biodiversity issues. It is currently held on May 22. [1] The International Day for Biological Diversity falls within the scope of the UN Post-2015 Development Agenda's Sustainable Development Goals.
The International Day of Happiness is celebrated throughout the world on 20 March. [1] It was established by the United Nations General Assembly on 28 June 2012. [2] The International Day of Happiness aims to make people around the world realize the importance of happiness within their lives. [3]