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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 ...
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (Hindi: प्रवासी भारतीय दिवस, Pravāsī Bhāratīya Divasa, (transl. Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Day or Overseas Indian Day)) is a celebratory day observed (starting in 2003) on 9 January by the Republic of India to mark the contribution of the Overseas Indian community towards the development of India.
Celebrations of the International Day of Human Fraternity include events attended by UN member states, religious leaders and civil society representatives [4] along with the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity, which recognizes individuals or entities anywhere in the world for their profound contributions to human fraternity. [6]
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
International Day of No Prostitution; International Day of Radiology; International Day of the Boy Child; International Day of the liberation of Nazi concentration camps; International Day of the Midwife; International Day of the Unborn Child; International Firefighters' Day; International Holocaust Remembrance Day; International Inuit Day ...
The International Day of Peace, also officially known as World Peace Day, is a United Nations-sanctioned holiday observed annually on 21 September. It is dedicated to world peace, and specifically the absence of war and violence, such as might be occasioned by a temporary ceasefire in a combat zone for humanitarian aid access.
Today is the 10th International Primate Day, a day that was founded in 2005 by the Animal Defenders International (ADI) in an effort to legislators. ADI attempts to prohibit the capture of wild ...
The International Day of Happiness officially established it in 2012 and first commemorated it in 2013. Building on the concept of Jayme Illien, the United Nations has taken a step forward with World Happiness Day to inform people about the importance of happiness in people's lives and the need to incorporate happiness into public policies. [8]