11th April 2021 –
“Animals are such agreeable friends—they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.” George Eliot, British Author
National Pet Day is an unofficial holiday that is observed every year on April 11th to encourage people to appreciate the role that pets play in our lives. People with pets are encouraged to give them the extra appreciation that they deserve on this day. The day also brings awareness to those pets who need attention, the ones in shelters who are in need of a home.
7th April 2021 –
Building a fairer, healthier world
The World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated on 7th April every year, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as other related organizations. The First World Health Assembly decided to celebrate World Health Day on April 7th of each year, with effect from 1950. The World Health Day is held to mark WHO’s founding, and is seen as an opportunity by the organization to drive worldwide attention to a subject of major importance for global health each year.
06 April 2021 –
“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to unite the world in a way that little else does.”- Nelson Mandela
The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace was proclaimed in 2013 by the United Nations. It is celebrated annually on April 6th, a day that was originally used to celebrate physical activity in the world as it coincides with the first day of the first Olympic Games in 1896.
The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace celebrates sports and their wider contribution to education, human development, and a healthy lifestyle. The observance also raises awareness of the positive influences of sport on the advancement of human rights. Additionally, it encourages social inclusion, fair play, and team spirit.
5th April 2021 –
National Maritime Day is celebrated on 5th April in India. The day creates awareness to support intercontinental commerce and the global economy as the most well-organized, safe and sound, environmentally responsive approach of transporting goods from one place to another. This day marks the journey of SS Loyalty, the first ship of the Scindia Steam Navigation Company, to the United Kingdom. It was a red letter day in the history of Indian navigation.
23 March 2021 –
“Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamare dil mein hai, Dekhna hai zor kitna baazu-e-qatil mein hai”
Shaheed Diwas: This day is observed across the country on March 23 as Shaheed Diwas (Martyr’s Day) to remember the sacrifice of great freedom fighters of India – Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev. On this day in 1931, three great revolutionaries, who played their important role in the Indian freedom struggle, were hanged.
22 March 2021 –
Water: Our Common Wealth
World Water Day became a UN observance day in 1993. It seeks to focus attention on the global water crisis. On 22 March every year, people and organizations mark World Water Day by taking action to tackle the water crisis. World Water Day 2021 will focus on the theme, ‘Valuing Water’. This focus will extend beyond issues of pricing to include the environmental, social, and cultural value people place on water. Up to 60% of the human adult body is water. All plants and animals need water to survive. If there was no water there would be no life on earth. Therefore, it is necessary to understand that natural resources are important for sustaining life on earth.
21 March 2021 –
Everything you invent is true: you can be sure of that. Poetry is a subject as precise as geometry. ~Julian Barnes
World Poetry Day seeks to promote linguistic diversity and expression through poetry. This day encourages writing poetry and aims to support teachers and publishers. Poetry is an artistic expression that emphasizes feelings and ideas by using different styles and rhythms. It can be spoken or written. The United Nations believes that poetry is an affirmation of our common humanity and proves that all humans everywhere share the same questions and feelings. World Poetry Day was established in 1999 by UNESCO as part of an effort to support creative expression and endangered languages. It is observed annually on March 21st.
20 March 2021 –
“Keep Calm. Stay Wise. Be Kind”
The United Nations celebrates the International Day of Happiness as a way to recognise the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world. In 2015, the UN launched the 17 Sustainable Development Goals that seek to end poverty, reduce inequality, and protect our planet three key aspects that lead to well-being and happiness.
14 March 2021 –
A river doesn’t just carry water, it carries life.: Amit Kalantri
Every year on March 14, thousands of people around the world lift their voices to celebrate the world’s rivers and those who struggle to protect them. The International Day of Action for Rivers is a day to celebrate victories such as dam removal and river restoration. It is a day to take to the streets, demonstrate and demand improvements in the policies and practices of decision makers. It is a day to educate one another about the threats facing our rivers, and learn about better water and energy solutions. Above all, it is a day to unite by acting together, we demonstrate that these issues are not merely local, but global in scope.
08 March 2021 –
Women are the real architects of society. Cher
Celebrated on March 8 every year, International Women’s Day is a day dedicated to honour the achievements of women throughout history and all across the globe, and is typically a day for women from all different backgrounds and cultures to band together to fight for gender parity and women’s rights. UN Women announces the theme for International Women’s Day as, “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.”
The theme celebrates the tremendous efforts by women and girls around the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
