01-Oct International Day of Older Persons Purpose of the International Day of Older Persons On December 14, 1990, the United Nations General Assembly designated October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons. First observed in 1991, this annual event…
International Day of Persons with Disabilities The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed annually to promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities in every aspect of society and development. Established in 1992 by the United Nations…
14–21 November: Inter Faith Week – Celebrating Unity and Harmony The Interfaith Movement: A Historical Perspective The interfaith movement began with the groundbreaking 1893 Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago, which sparked a global dialogue among diverse religious traditions…
Happy Diwali: Celebrate the Festival of Lights Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most significant and widely celebrated festivals in India, as well as among Hindu, Sikh, and Jain communities around the world. The word “Diwali” means…
World Space Week: Celebrating Space Exploration from 4–10 October Purpose of World Space Week World Space Week is an annual celebration dedicated to advancing space exploration and research. Observed globally from October 4 to October 10, this week aims to…
December 5: International Volunteer Day – Honoring Global Impact Advancing Economic and Social Development Through Volunteering On December 5, the world observes International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development, as designated by the United Nations General Assembly through resolution…
5 December: World Soil Day World Soil Day: United Nations Declaration and FAO’s Leadership World Soil Day (WSD) is a global observance dedicated to highlighting the vital role of healthy soils. The initiative was first proposed by the International Union…
04-Oct World Animal Day: Celebrating and Protecting Our Animal Friends The Origins of World Animal Day The first World Animal Day took place on March 24, 1925, in Berlin, Germany, drawing more than 5,000 attendees—a landmark moment for animal welfare…
05-Oct World Teachers’ Day: Celebrating Educators Worldwide The Inception of World Teachers’ Day and the Vital Role of Educators World Teachers’ Day, observed annually on October 5, was established to honor and celebrate the invaluable contributions of teachers worldwide. Its…
Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year Celebration Introduction to Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah, meaning “head of the year” in Hebrew, is the Jewish New Year festival and a time of profound spiritual reflection. Celebrated by Jewish communities worldwide, this holiday…
8-Nov Global Entrepreneurship Week: Celebrating Innovation Worldwide Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is a vibrant, worldwide initiative that inspires and introduces entrepreneurship to millions of people—especially youth—across six continents. Established in 2008, GEW grew out of the successful Enterprise Week UK…
08 September – International Literacy Day: Promoting Literacy Worldwide What is International Literacy Day? International Literacy Day is observed every year on 8 September. Established by UNESCO in 1966, the day serves as a global reminder of the critical importance…
9 August: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples United Nations Proclamation of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples On 23 December 1994, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 49/214, officially designating 9 August as the International…
October 9: World Post Day – Honoring the Vital Role of Postal Services Worldwide Each year on October 9, nations across the globe observe World Post Day, commemorating the founding of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874 in Bern,…
10 November: World Science Day for Peace and Development Dedication to Technology, Society, and the Proclamation of World Science Day One of the key outcomes of the 1999 World Conference on Science in Budapest was the creation of a dedicated…
