Pravasi Bharatiya Divas or NRI (Non-Resident Indian) Day
Every year on January 9, India celebrates Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, also known as NRI Day, to recognise and honour the invaluable contributions of the Indian diaspora around the world.
The day holds historical significance as it marks the return of Mahatma Gandhi to India from South Africa on January 9, 1915. Gandhi, himself a Pravasi Bharatiya, led the Indian independence movement upon his return, inspiring countless others to fight for their homeland's freedom.
Pravasi Bharatiya Diva was first celebrated in 2003. It was an annual event earlier, but in 2015, the government revised its format to celebrate PBD once every two years. To date, 17 conventions have been held.
Jan 08, 2024
Earth's Rotation Day
Earth's Rotation Day is celebrated on January 8 every year to mark the anniversary of the demonstration by French physicist Léon Foucault of the Earth's rotation on its axis.
In 1851, Foucault accomplished this through an experiment using a pendulum, famously known as the Foucault Pendulum. It provided visual proof of Earth's rotation. The pendulum's plane of oscillation rotates over time, a phenomenon that can only be explained by the Earth rotating beneath it. Foucault's pendulum became a symbol, which is displayed in museums worldwide. January 8 was chosen to mark the day Foucault proved that the Earth rotates on its axis.
African National Congress Foundation Day
African National Congress Foundation Day is observed on January 8 every year. On this day, the Africans fought for their rights against British and Boer colonisers. The ANC considers this day as a struggle for freedom and justice. The African National Congress has consistently been in power since the transition to democracy in April 1994.
The African National Congress (ANC) was first established in 1912 as a national liberation movement. On this day, all the African people united across the world for their rights.
They came up with the struggle for fundamental political, economic and social change. It took them around 10 decades to get their rights against racism and oppression.
Finally, in 1994, the ANC achieved democracy with the allotment of a firm mandate to frame the new democratic constitution for South Africa and its people.
Furthermore, the new constitution came into effect in 1996. In 1999, the ANC was again elected as a national and provincial government with the goal of uplifting the lives of South Africans.
Jan 06, 2024
World Day of War Orphans
World Day of War Orphans is observed every year on January 6 is dedicated to recognise the challenges faced by children orphaned due to the impacts of war, invasions, or military conflicts. Founded by the humanitarian organisation SOS – Enfants en Detresse (SOSEED) in France, the day serves as a poignant reminder of the global plight of war orphans. SOSEED operates internationally, striving to safeguard orphans and children from mistreatment and abuse.
The theme for 2024 World Day of War Orphans is 'Orphan Lives Matter'.
Jan 05, 2024
National Birds Day
Every year on January 5, the United States of America observes the day as National Birds Day to raise awareness about the role of birds in our ecosystem.
The day was started by the initiative of the Avian Welfare Coalition, which works to promote awareness for birds that are captured or produced in captivity for either financial gain or for human amusement.
The theme of this year's National Birds Day is 'Right To Fight'. It resonates with the flight of a bird that symbolises freedom.
Jan 04, 2024
World Braille Day
World Braille Day is celebrated every year on January 4 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Louis Braille - the Inventor of braille writing for blind and visually-impaired people.
The date for the event was chosen by the United Nations General Assembly via a proclamation in November 2018. The first World Braille Day was celebrated on January 4, 2019.
The theme for World Braille Day 2024, 'Empowering Through Inclusion and Diversity', underscores the commitment to creating a world where individuals with visual impairments are not only recognised but fully included in all aspects of society.
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