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DAYS AND EVENTS - December 2018

Dec 2018

Oct 11, 2025

International Day of the Girl Child 2025

Observed annually on 11 October, International Day of the Girl is a key global moment on which to celebrate girls everywhere, amplifying their voices, actions and leadership. It is a day that belongs to everyone who cares about girls and their rights. On this day, we come together to recognise and advocate for the full spectrum of girls' rights.
This year's (2025) theme, as shaped by girl-led organisations and networks, is The girl I am, the change I lead: Girls on the frontlines of crisis.

Oct 10, 2025

World Mental Health Day

Every year on October 10, the world observes World Mental Health Day to raise awareness about mental wellbeing, fight stigma, and encourage support systems that foster psychological health.
World Mental Health Day was first celebrated on 10 October 1992, initiated by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), a global mental health body operating in 150+ countries.
In 2025, the focus is particularly critical, with the chosen theme being 'Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies'.

National Post Day

National Post Day 2025 is celebrated across India on October 10 to honour the Indian Postal Department (India Post) for its remarkable contribution to communication, public service delivery, and rural empowerment. The day recognises over 150 years of service in connecting India's diverse regions — from urban centres to remote villages — and transforming from a traditional postal network into a digital, financial, and logistics powerhouse.

Oct 09, 2025

World Sight Day

World Sight Day, observed on every second Thursday of October, aims to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining healthy vision. In 2025, on October 9, the world observed World Sight Day under the theme "Love Your Eyes." Visual impairments have physical, emotional, social, and economic ramifications. According to the World Health Organisation, at least 2.2 billion people have a near or distance vision impairment.

World Postal Day

World Postal Day 2025 is observed on October 9. This day highlights the contributions of postal services to the global, social, and economic development of society. It honours the dedication of postal workers and emphasises the role of post offices in bridging the communication gap between communities.
This day commemorates the establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874. The UPU was founded in Bern, Switzerland, as a global organisation to streamline international mail services and create a unified postal system, making it easier for countries to exchange mail.
In 1969, World Post Day was declared by the UPU Congress in Tokyo to promote the importance of postal services and their role in connecting people globally.
The theme for World Postal Day 2025 is '#PostForPeople: Local Service. Global Reach'.

Oct 08, 2025

India Celebrates 93rd Air Force Day

The Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrated its 93^rd Air Force Day on October 8, 2025, showcasing the strength, discipline, and modernisation of India's aerial defence forces. The day is a tribute to the men and women of the IAF and highlights their operational readiness, technological advancements, and humanitarian contributions.
On this occasion, Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, Navy Chief, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh paid tributes to the bravehearts at the National War Memorial in New Delhi.
This year, the IAF Day 2025 was held at the Hindon Air Force Base in Ghaziabad.

Oct 07, 2025

World Cotton Day

World Cotton Day, celebrated annually on October 7, is a global observance that recognises the economic and social significance of cotton, particularly for least-developed countries (LDCs). It underscores cotton's critical role in employment, trade, and sustainable development across five continents.
On August 30, 2021, the UN General Assembly formally designated 7 October as World Cotton Day, following a proposal by the Cotton-4 countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, and Mali, later joined by Côte d'Ivoire.

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