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DAYS AND EVENTS - December 2018

Dec 2018

Feb 11, 2025

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated on February 11 to recognise the significant achievements and contributions of women and girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This day marks the importance of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls across the world, celebrating their successful leadership in the world of science and technology.
The United Nations declared February 11 as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science in 2015.
The theme for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025 is 'Unpacking STEM Careers: Her Voice in Science.'

Feb 10, 2025

World Pulses Day

World Pulses Day is observed every year on February 10 to highlight the significant role of pulses in sustainable food production, nutrition security, and environmental conservation.
World Pulses Day finds its roots in the International Year of Pulses (IYP) 2016, an initiative led by the FAO to raise awareness about the benefits of pulses. Following the IYP's success, Burkina Faso proposed the establishment of World Pulses Day, which the UN General Assembly officially recognized in 2019.
The theme for World Pulses Day 2025 is "Pulses: Bringing Diversity to Agrifood Systems".

International Epilepsy Day

International Epilepsy Day (IED) is a global healthcare event observed on the 2nd Monday of February every year, since its inception in 2015. The event aims to bring together patients suffering from epilepsy and create a sense of community to discuss the condition, its epidemiological profile, diagnosis, and treatment. IED focuses on raising awareness and providing support to the millions of individuals affected by this neurological disorder.
International Epilepsy Day 2025 was celebrated with the theme 'MyEpilepsyJourney.'

National Deworming Day

National Deworming Day is observed every year on February 10 in India and is aimed at deworming all children between 1 and 19. The day which is considered world's largest deworming programme was launched in 2015 in India.
The National Deworming Day, established in February 2015 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, works under the Government of India.

Feb 09, 2025

US President Trump Recognises February 9 as 'Gulf of America Day'

US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation recognising February 9 as "the first-ever Gulf of America Day" after an executive order by him to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
Just after Trump signed the executive order, the US Coast Guard started using the term Gulf of America, marking the US government's first official use of the term.

Feb 08, 2025

National Opera Day

National Opera Day 2025 observed every year on February 8 celebrates the history and cultural importance of opera, an art form that combines music, drama, and performance to tell engaging stories. Opera began in Italy in the late 1500s and has since grown into different styles, such as opera buffa, operetta, and semi-opera.
The history of opera dates back to the 1630s when the first season of opera took place in Venice. The opera quickly became a popular form of entertainment, and its popularity continued to grow throughout the 18th century. In the 18th century, opera was given new life by Mozart and Verdi, who developed innovative concepts such as batonality and dissonance.

Feb 07, 2025

World Interfaith Harmony Week

World Interfaith Harmony Week observed from February 1 to 7 by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), serves as a global initiative to promote mutual understanding, interfaith dialogue, and cooperation among different religious communities.
The concept of World Interfaith Harmony Week was first introduced by King Abdullah II of Jordan at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 23, 2010. Recognising the need for enhanced interfaith dialogue, King Abdullah II proposed this initiative as a means to foster peaceful coexistence among diverse religious communities.
Following the proposal, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) unanimously adopted the resolution on October 20, 2010, declaring that the first week of February each year would be observed as World Interfaith Harmony Week. The first World Interfaith Harmony Week was celebrated in 2011.

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