History And Significance

New Delhi: National Youth Day or Yuva Divas is observed on January 12 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, one of India's greatest philosophers and spiritual leaders. The day is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm…

New Delhi: International Day of Yoga is observed on June 21 every year. This day celebrates the ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice of yoga. In 2014, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the idea of observing this day…

New Delhi: National protein day is celebrated across India on February 27, each year, as well as in other nations. The day highlights the importance of protein in our diet, for the development and maintenance of our bodies. Proteins,…

New Delhi: Guru Gobind Singh, the 10th guru of Sikhs, was born on December 22, 1666 in Patna, Bihar, according to the Julian calendar. As this calendar is obsolete in the present day, his 356th birth anniversary will be celebrated on…

New Delhi: Human Rights Day is celebrated across the world on December 10 every year. It marks the day that the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948. Human Rights Day…

New Delhi: International Anti-Corruption Day is observed annually on December 9 with an aim to raise awareness against corruption and the measures that can be implemented to fight it. Corruption exists in all forms and is considered a…

New York: The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is observed on December 3 every year with an aim to spread awareness about the rights and well-being of people with disabilities. It also aims to raise awareness about the…

New Delhi: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is marked every year on October 17. It is a day to raise awareness about the global issue of poverty and how it is a violation of human rights and of human dignity. The day also…

New Delhi: World Food Day commemorates the anniversary of the foundation of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on October 16, 1945. This day is dedicated to addressing global hunger and working to eradicate hunger…

New Delhi: World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10. On this day, various programs are designed to draw attention to mental health issues and their effects on those affected and the lives of their caregivers. Theme The theme or…