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DAYS AND EVENTS - September 2020

Sep 2020

Apr 09, 2025

PM Modi Participates in Navkar Mahamantra Divas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in Navkar Mahamantra Divas on April 9, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This global spiritual event promotes peace, unity, and spiritual awakening. Organised by the Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO), the occasion witnessed participation from over 108 countries and over 1.08 crore devotees, engaging in the chanting of the Navkar Mahamantra for universal harmony and introspection.

Apr 07, 2025

World Health Day

World Health Day is annually observed on April 7 as a global campaign to raise awareness of key health concerns and mobilize action for a collective effort to address them.
World Health Day was established by the First Health Assembly in 1948 and has been celebrated since 1950.
Theme for World Health Day 2025 is 'Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures.'

Apr 06, 2025

International Day of Sports for Development and Peace

On April 6, the world observes International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP).
The day has been officially observed every year since 2014, after the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution the year prior proclaiming April 6 as the day for its observance.
The theme for International Day of Sports for Development and Peace 2025 is 'Levelling the Playing Field: Sport for Social Inclusion.'

Apr 05, 2025

National Maritime Day

National Maritime Day is celebrated in India every year on April 5. The day aims to raise awareness about maritime trade, shipping, and maritime security. It also honours India's rich maritime history and the achievements of the shipping industry.
India first observed National Maritime Day on April 5, 1964. The significance of this date lies in the historic voyage of Indian ship, SS Loyalty, which sailed from Mumbai to London in 1919. This marked a major milestone in India's maritime industry, breaking the British monopoly on sea trade.

International Day of Conscience

International Conscience Day is celebrated every year on April 5. This day is celebrated to remind people to introspect, follow their conscience and do the right thing.
The inaugural International Day of Conscience was first commemorated in 2020 by the United Nations General Assembly. This annual observance was established to encourage people around the world to introspect, follow their conscience, and do what is right.

Apr 04, 2025

International Mine Awareness Day

International Mine Awareness Day is observed annually on April 4 to raise awareness about the dangers of landmines and to promote efforts for mine clearance.
The United Nations General Assembly declared the day on December 8, 2005. The decision was made to raise public attention towards mine action activities, the threats posed by land mines, and how to work towards their elimination. The day was first observed on 4 April 2006.
The theme for International Mine Awareness Day 2025 is 'Safe Futures Start Here.'

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