16 January: World Religion Day History of the Day World Religion Day originated in October 1947 with the event “World Peace Through World Religion”, held at the Eastland Park Hotel in Portland, Maine. This gathering featured a keynote address by…
April 30: International Jazz Day – Celebrating the Soul of Jazz Worldwide International Jazz Day, observed every year on April 30, is a global celebration honoring jazz music and its profound influence on culture, society, and intercultural dialogue. Officially proclaimed…
28 April: World Day for Safety and Health at Work Background The World Day for Safety and Health at Work was established in 2003 by the International Labour Organization (ILO) as a global initiative to promote the prevention of occupational…
April 26: World Intellectual Property Day Each year on April 26, World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated to underscore the vital role that intellectual property (IP) rights play in promoting innovation and creativity around the globe. The United States Patent…
26 April: International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day On April 26, 1986, a catastrophic explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant released massive amounts of radioactive contamination across vast regions of the former Soviet Union. The most severely affected areas included…
25 April: International Delegate’s Day On 2 April 2019, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 73/286, officially designating 25 April as International Delegate’s Day. This observance commemorates the pivotal achievements of the San Francisco Conference, a landmark event that…
24 April: International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace was established on 12 December 2018 by United Nations resolution A/RES/73/127 and first observed on 24 April 2019. This day underscores…
28 April: International Girls in ICT Day Every year on 28 April, International Girls in ICT Day is celebrated worldwide to raise awareness about the urgent need for more young women and girls to pursue careers in Information and Communication…
23 April: Spanish Language Day Proclamation of the Day United Nations Spanish Language Day is observed each year on 23 April. Established in 2010 by the UN Department of Public Information, this day celebrates multilingualism and cultural diversity, while promoting…
23 April: English Language Day English Language Day is observed annually on April 23 by the United Nations to celebrate the English language and promote its history, culture, and achievements. English is one of the six official languages of the…
22 April: International Mother Earth Day – Celebrating Our Planet Background of the Day International Mother Earth Day is observed each year on 22 April, a date established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2009. The day serves to…
21 April: World Creativity and Innovation Day Purpose of the Day World Creativity and Innovation Day, observed every year on April 21, is a global call to unlock our creative and innovative potential. The day inspires people everywhere to think…
April 17: Easter Sunday – History, Traditions, and Significance Background of Easter Sunday Easter Sunday is one of the most important days for Christians worldwide, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ as described in the New Testament. According to the…
15 April: World Art Day Celebration World Art Day is a global observance dedicated to promoting the development, sharing, and enjoyment of art. Officially proclaimed at UNESCO’s 40th General Conference in 2019, this day recognizes art’s essential role in society…
12 April: International Day of Human Space Flight Background of the Day The era of human space exploration began with a groundbreaking achievement on 4 October 1957, when the first human-made satellite, Sputnik I, was launched into Earth’s orbit. This…
