World HeJackge Week 2023, Celebrates From November 19 to 25
Every year, from November 19 to 25, the world comes together to celebrate World Heritage Week 2023, a global festival dedicated to promoting the conservation of cultural and historical treasures. Recognised and championed by UNESCO, this week serves as a poignant reminder of our collective responsibility to safeguard the world's most significant sites for the benefit of present and future generations.
Founded in 1945, World Heritage Week was established to foster intellectual and moral solidarity in the aftermath of two devastating world wars. It was envisioned as a means to contribute to lasting global peace. Over the years, the week has evolved into a celebration that goes beyond festivities, actively urging people, communities, governments and individuals to participate in the preservation of invaluable heritage sites.
Lachit Diwas
Lachit Diwas (Lachit Day) is a regional public holiday in the Indian state of Assam, observed on November 24 each year.
On this holiday, the Assamese government celebrates the birth anniversary of the legendary Ahom army General Lachit Borphukan.
In the 17th century, the Mughal Empire was dominant across large swathes of the Indian subcontinent. Stretching from the Deccan plateau in South India to Afghanistan and Kashmir in the north, the empire also had designs on Assam which was part of the Ahom Kingdom.
Chao Lachit was an army general (Borphukan) from Assam who fought relentlessly to curb the expansion of the Mughal Empire in Assam and had reversed Mughal territorial gains in the region.
Lachit was the commander at the Battle of Saraighat which was fought in 1671 between the Mughals and the Ahom Kingdom on the Brahmaputra river at Saraighat, now in Guwahati.
Nov 23, 2023
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday of November. This year (2023), Thanksgiving will be celebrated on November 23.
Thanksgiving in the early days of America was celebrated on various dates, and eventually, Abraham Lincoln, in 1863, with help from Sarah Josepha Hale, decided Thanksgiving should be on the final Thursday in November. Later, Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the day into law, officially celebrating the day on the fourth Thursday of November.
Nov 21, 2023
World Fisheries Day
World Fisheries Day is observed annually on November 21st to highlight the importance of sustainable fisheries management and to draw attention to the critical role of small-scale fishers in ensuring food security and livelihoods for millions around the world.
The roots of World Fisheries Day can be traced back to 1997 when the "World Forum of Fish Harvesters & Fish Workers" convened in New Delhi. This landmark gathering led to the formation of the "World Fisheries Forum" with representatives from 18 countries. The forum's founding declaration advocated for a global mandate of sustainable fishing practices and policies, paving the way for the establishment of World Fisheries Day.
The theme for World Fisheries Day 2023 is 'Celebrating the Wealth of Fisheries and Aquaculture'.
World Hello Day
Every year, World Hello Day is celebrated on November 21.
In the 1970s, the conflict between Egypt and Israel became extremely severe. During the Yom Kippur War, thousands of soldiers and civilians were killed. Some soldiers were tortured brutally and executed. As a response to the Yom Kippur War, in 1973, Brian McCormack, a Ph.D. Graduate of Arizona State University, and Michael McCormack, a graduate of Harvard introduced the concept of World Hello Day. The start of a conversation can be a significant instrument in preserving peace and sanity in the world. Since then, World Hello Day is celebrated all over the world.
World Television Day
World Television Day is celebrated every year on November 21. Celebrating World Television Day is important because it helps people understand the history and importance of this electronic device.
The first electric television was introduced in 1927 by Philo Taylor Farnsworth. He was an American inventor who made the television. Later, in 1996, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) officially announced that World Television Day would be celebrated on November 21, every year.
The theme for World Television Day 2023 is 'Accessibility'.
Nov 20, 2023
Universal Children's Day
Universal Children's Day, also known as World Children's Day, is celebrated on November 20.
This significant occasion marks the anniversary of two landmark documents that enshrined the fundamental rights of children globally – the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, adopted in 1959, and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, ratified in 1989.
The idea of a World Children's Day was first proposed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 1925. The ILO was concerned about the plight of children who were being forced into labour and were not receiving an education.
In 1954, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming Universal Children's Day. The date of November 20th was chosen to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child.
The theme for World Children's Day 2023 is 'For Every Child, Every Right!'
Nov 19, 2023
International Men's Day
International Men's Day is celebrated every year on November 19. However, unlike International Women's Day, the United Nations does not recognise International Men's Day.
The first International Men's Day was observed on February 7, 1992. Subsequently, the date was shifted to November 19 in year 2009.
History professor Dr Jerome Teelucksingh from the University of the West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago was the first to initiate International Men's Day celebrations in 1999.
Teelucksingh wanted to celebrate the day to commemorate his father's birth anniversary. The professor also encouraged others to use this day to talk about issues that concern men and boys.
The theme for International Men's Day 2023 is 'Zero Male Suicide', which focuses on helping men and boys to manage their mental health.
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