Important National and International Days

The United Nations established the International Day of Peace in 1981, observed annually on September 21. This day promotes peace and non-violence worldwide through global ceasefire and non-violence campaigns.

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World Wildlife Day is observed on March 3rd each year, as proclaimed by the United Nations to raise awareness about wildlife conservation. This date was chosen because it marks the anniversary of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) adoption in 1973. The day celebrates and raises awareness of the world's wild fauna and flora.

International Women's Day has been celebrated on March 8th since 1917, when Russian women protested for 'bread and peace' during World War I. This date was later formally recognized by the United Nations in 1975 and is now observed globally to honor women's achievements and advocate for gender equality.

May 3 is annually observed as World Press Freedom Day by the United Nations to raise awareness about the importance of press freedom and to remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression.

World Cancer Day was observed on March 5, 2010.

World Water Day was observed on March 22, 2010. The Day has been observed since 1993 when the United Nations General Assembly declared March 22 as World Day for Water.

World Forestry Day was celebrated on March 21, 2010

World Kidney Day was observed on March 18, 2010

March 20, 2010 was celebrated and marked as World House Sparrow Day. The marking of the day is an international initiative by the Nature Forever Society, in collaboration with the Bombay Natural History Society, Cornell Lab of Ornithology (U.S.), Eco-Sys Action Foundation (France), Avon Wildlife Trust (U.K.) and numerous other national and international organisations.

Navy Day is celebrated on December 4th in India to commemorate the success of Operation Trident during the 1971 India-Pakistan war. The operation was launched by the Indian Navy on Karachi harbor and was a decisive victory. The other dates are not associated with Navy Day.

 World Environment Day is celebrated on 5th June.

The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on October 2nd, which is Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary. Gandhi is the global icon of non-violent resistance. The other dates - August 15 (Indian Independence), November 14 (Children's Day), September 19, and January 30 (Gandhi's death anniversary) - are not recognized as Global Non-Violence Day.

International Literacy Day (World Literacy Day) is celebrated annually on September 8th, as proclaimed by UNESCO in 1966. It focuses on promoting literacy as a human right and essential for lifelong learning.

30 January is marked as Martyr’s Day at the national level. The date was chosen as it marks the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948.