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DAYS AND EVENTS - December 2018

Dec 2018

Mar 23, 2025

World Meteorological Day

The World Meteorological Day is observed every year on March 23. It commemorates the formal establishment of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).
On March 23, 1950, the World Meteorological Organisation Convention came into force and became a UN specialised agency in 1951 for meteorology, operation hydrology, and related geophysical sciences. Ever since, WMO has been observing World Meteorological Day with a number of themes each year.
The 2025 World Meteorological Day is celebrated keeping the theme of "Closing the Early Warning Gap Together."

Mar 22, 2025

World Water Day

World Water Day is celebrated each year on March 22. It aims to raise awareness of billion people living without access to safe water.
The idea for this international day goes back to 1992, the year in which the UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro took place.
That same year, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution by which March 22 of each year was declared World Day for Water, to be observed starting in 1993.
The theme of World Water Day 2025 is 'Glacier Preservation'.

Bihar Diwas

Bihar Day or Bihar Diwas is marked on March 22 every year.
Bihar Diwas marks the development of the state from the Bengal presidency. The state was shaped on March22, 1912, when the British government partitioned the Bengal Province. Apart from India, it is celebrated in nations including the United States, Canada, Bahrain, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Germany, Britain (Scotland), Australia, Trinidad and Tobago and Mauritius.

Mar 21, 2025

World Forestry Day

On March 21, the world marks World Forest Day, also known as the International Day of Forests. This annual event reminds us of the forests' role in nature. It also highlights the urgent need to protect them.
The United Nations established World Forest Day in 1971. The date, March 21, aligns with the Spring Equinox, symbolising nature's balance. Forests help stabilise the climate, store carbon, and support wildlife. They also provide resources that billions of people depend on.
This year's (2025) theme is "Forests and Food". It highlights how forests support food security and nutrition. Forests provide fruits, nuts, and medicinal plants.

World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is observed every year on March 21.
French physician Jerome Lejeune identified Down syndrome as a chromosomal condition (an extra copy of chromosomes), which is now known as trisomy 21. The Brazilian Federation of the Association of Down Syndrome started a global awareness campaign in collaboration with Down Syndrome International and its members.
In 2011, the United Nations recognised it and passed a resolution to observe World Down Syndrome annually and later in 2012, The UN General Assembly declared March 21st as World Down Syndrome Day.
The theme of World Down Syndrome Day 2025 is "improve Our Support Systems," This theme highlights the importance of strengthening inclusive support systems to ensure individuals with Down syndrome receive the proper care, education, and opportunities they deserve.

Mar 20, 2025

International Day of Happiness

Every year on March 20, people around the world celebrate the International Day of Happiness,—a day dedicated to joy, kindness, and emotional well-being.
The General Assembly of the United Nations passed a resolution 66/281 of 12 July 2012 announcing March 20 as the International Day of Happiness, recognising the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals.
The resolution was initiated by Bhutan, a country which recognized the value of national happiness over national income since the early 1970s and famously adopted the goal of Gross National Happiness over Gross National Product.
The theme for International Day of Happiness 2025 is 'Caring and Sharing.'

World Oral Health Day

World Oral Health Day is observed every year on March 20. It is a global initiative organised by the FDI World Dental Federation to raise awareness about oral health and encourage good oral hygiene practices.
The day was first established by the World Dental Federation (FDI) in 2007. It was originally observed on September 12 to honour the birth anniversary of Dr. Charles Godon, the founder of FDI, it was later shifted to March 20 in 2013 to reflect the significance of oral health for everyone.

Mar 19, 2025

World Sparrow Day

World Sparrow Day is celebrated every year on March 20^th to raise awareness about the declining population of house sparrows and encourage conservation efforts. The event was first initiated in 2010 by Nature Forever Society, an Indian bird conservation organisation. Over the years, it has gained global recognition, with more than 50 countries participating in various conservation initiatives.
The theme for World Sparrow Day 2025 is "I Love Sparrows". Urbanisation, pollution, and habitat loss threaten these birds. Initiatives like Save the Sparrow and Early Bird aim to restore their numbers.

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