Important National and International Days

Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of August in many countries including India. It was proposed by Joyce Hall in 1930.

International Left-Handers Day is observed annually on August 13th to celebrate left-handedness and raise awareness about the challenges left-handed people face.

World Environment Day is observed annually on June 5th since 1974, led by the United Nations to raise awareness about environmental issues. Each year has a different host country and theme.

Teacher's Day in India is celebrated on September 5th every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was the second President of India and a renowned philosopher. He suggested that instead of celebrating his birthday, it should be observed as Teachers' Day to honor the teaching profession.

World Environment Day is observed annually on June 5th. It was established by the United Nations in 1972 to raise global awareness about environmental issues and encourage action to protect the environment. Each year, it is hosted by a different country with a specific theme.

International Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of August every year. The tradition began in 1930 and was revived by the United Nations in 2011 to promote friendship between peoples, countries, and cultures as a way to build bridges and contribute to world peace.

International Left-Handers Day is observed on August 13th every year. This day celebrates left-handedness and raises awareness about the unique challenges and advantages that left-handed people face in a predominantly right-handed world. Approximately 10% of the world's population is left-handed.

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed on November 25th every year. This day was designated by the United Nations to raise awareness about violence against women and promote action to prevent and eliminate it. The date was chosen to commemorate the Mirabal sisters who were assassinated in 1960.

St. David's Day, the feast day of Wales' patron saint, is celebrated on March 1st each year. It is Wales' national day and is marked by wearing daffodils and leeks, traditional Welsh symbols.

The United States celebrates Independence Day on July 4th, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. This date is a federal holiday marked by fireworks and patriotic celebrations. None of the June dates are correct.

In the United States, Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday of September, honoring the American labor movement. This contrasts with International Workers' Day on May 1st, which is celebrated in most other countries.

Canada Day on July 1st marks the anniversary of Canadian Confederation in 1867 when the British North America Act united four colonies into the Dominion of Canada. This is the country's national holiday celebrating its founding as a nation.