GRANDPARENTS’ DAY

Grandparents Day is an official national holiday, signed by President Carter in 1978 and celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day. In 1970, Marian McQuade began a campaign to establish a special day of recognition for grandparents. Through her efforts, she reached out to the civic, business, faith, and political leaders and began aContinue reading “GRANDPARENTS’ DAY”

SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY

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World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is an awareness day observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003. The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) collaborates with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the…

THE JOY OF LIFE

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Sometimes I have to admit that I get joy mixed up with being thankful. The two are different but so intertwined in my life, that I rarely feel one without the other. Most mornings as a child I was awakened by one of my parents calling out, “Rise and Shine!”…

DAY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

It is observed nationwide by the united states. The celebration took place for the first time in 1991. The day is intended to increase awareness of the factors and issues that affect older adults, such as health deterioration and elder abuse. It is also a day to recognize and acknowledge the contributions of older peopleContinue reading “DAY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS”

DAY FOR THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities : 3rd December International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) is an international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. It has been observed with varying degrees of success around the planet. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding…

WORLD TSUNAMI AWARENESS DAY

In December 2015, the UN General Assembly designated 5 November as World Tsunami Awareness Day. Tsunamis are rare. But they can be extremely deadly. In the past 100 years, more than 260,000 people have perished in 58 separate tsunamis. At an average of 4,600 deaths per disaster, the toll has surpassed any other natural hazard.Continue reading “WORLD TSUNAMI AWARENESS DAY”

MENTAL HEALTH DAY

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World Mental Health Day – 10th October World Mental Health Day is observed on 10th of October every year. The goal of this day is to raise awareness on mental health issues around the world. Each of us has the social responsibility to make a contribution ensuring that people dealing…

WORLD ANIMAL DAY

World Animal Day is an international day of action for animal rights and welfare celebrated annually on October 4, the feast day of Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. World Animal Day is an international day of action to raise the status of animals and improve their welfare and is celebrated annually onContinue reading “WORLD ANIMAL DAY”

HAPPY DAUGHTER’S DAY

International Daughters Day on the fourth Sunday in September celebrates the girl child. It is observed annually on fourth Sunday in September and falls on 26th in 2021. The observance originated in India where, even today, some cultures see girl children as burdens. Families with daughters carry a stigma. The celebration helps eliminate traditions whichContinue reading “HAPPY DAUGHTER’S DAY”