Category: Events
World Poetry Day : Definition, History & Significance
World Poetry Day is celebrated on 21st March every year to take care of linguistic diversity through poetic expression and safeguard the endangered languages. In the year 1999, UNESCO…
Read MoreInternational Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination : Definition, History & Significance
The International Day for the elimination of racial discrimination is celebrated on the 21st of March every year to commemorate the deaths of 69 people gathered for a peaceful…
Read MoreInternational Day of Nowruz : Definition, History & Significance
International Day of Nowruz is celebrated on 21st March every year. Nowruz signifies the “new day” and it marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated by 300 million…
Read MoreWorld Down Syndrome Day : Definition, History & Significance
Down syndrome happens to a child when they have an extra partial (or whole) copy of chromosome 21. World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated on 21st March every year…
Read MoreWorld Peace and Understanding Day : Definition, History & How do we Celebrate
This World Peace and Understanding Day is celebrated on February 23rd to commemorate the anniversary date of Rotary International. This global organization has always worked for goodwill, peace and…
Read MoreZero Discrimination Day : Definition, History & How do we Celebrate
The United Nations commemorated the Zero Discrimination Day to be celebrated on 1st March every year. The event promotes everyone’s right to have a respectful life, irrespective of gender,…
Read MoreWorld Wildlife Day : Definition, History & How do we Celebrate
World Wildlife Day takes us to Thailand who raised awareness to save the endangered species of the World’s Wild Flora and Fauna. This day looks to increase the consciousness…
Read MoreWORLD PULSES DAY : Definition, History & Importance
World Pulses Day is a selected United Nations Worldwide occasion to recognize the importance of pulses (chickpeas, dry beans, lentils, dry peas and lupins among others) as a global…
Read MoreWorld Leprosy Eradication Day : Definition, History & Strategy, 2021-30
World Leprosy Eradication Day is celebrated every year on the last Sunday of January to increase public awareness of leprosy or Hansen’s Disease. This particular date was assigned by…
Read MoreWorld Cancer Day : Definition, History & Facts and Figures
World Cancer Day is observed on February 4 every year to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention. UICC (Union for International Cancer Control) supports all the…
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