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DAYS AND EVENTS - June 2021

Jun 2021

Apr 15, 2022

Good Friday - 15 April

Good Friday in the year 2022 was celebrated/observed on Friday, April 15. Good Friday is a Christian observance held two days before Easter Sunday and it commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at Calvary (located right outside the walls of Jerusalem).
Good Friday is the sixth day of Holy week and is also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, Black Friday and Easter Friday. The day is also part of the Paschal Triduum that starts on the evening of Maundy Thursday and continues to Easter Sunday recalling the passion, death, burial and resurrection of Christ.

Himachal Pradesh Statehood Day

Himachal Day is observed on the 15th of April in Himachal Pradesh. The state became a full-fledged state on this day. Four districts of Mandi, Chamba, Mahasu and Sirmour were integrated with over two dozen princely states, leading to the formation of Himachal Pradesh as a Union Territory in 1948. Decades later, in 1971, Himachal Pradesh became the 18th state in India with Shimla as its capital.
It was on this day in 1948 that Himachal Pradesh was created as a province of India. The day is marked with a grand parade in the capital city of Shimla. Local events are also organised in the cities, towns, and villages to mark the day.
The word "Himachal" is derived from two Sanskrit words, "Hima" (snow) and "Anchal" (lap). The state, situated amid valleys and hills, virtually sits in the lap of the Himalayas.

World Art Day

World Art Day is celebrated on April 15. It is a UNESCO dedicated day. World Art Day is marked to promote the development, diffusion and enjoyment of art. Art, in its various forms, allows people to express themselves. And, the day is observed to spread awareness about the importance of art in our daily lives.
World Art Day was first declared in 2019 during the 40th session of UNESCO's General Conference. The day also marks the birth anniversary of famous Renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci. On World Art Day, a number of competitions are organised in schools and colleges. People also conduct seminars, debates and workshops to bring everyone under one roof and celebrate the day.

Apr 14, 2022

Tamil Nadu Observes Ambedkar's Birth Anniversary as Equality Day

The Tamil Nadu government observed Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's birth anniversary as Samathuva Naal (Day of Equality), Chief Minister M. K. Stalin announched.
After the CM's announcement, chief secretary V. Irai Anbu passed an order in this regard. In the order, the chief secretary directed all the government offices in the secretariat to observe April 14 as the day of equality and take a pledge.
He called Ambedkar the "Sun of Social Justice" from the north. The aim of social justice is to attain equality, said the CM and added that the government would consider the demands that help the state achieve its goal (of social justice and equality) and implement them immediately.

B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti

April 14 marks the birthday of Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, Father of the Constitution of India and civil rights activist, who was born on April 14, 1891. The day is also known as Bhim Jayanti.
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, fondly remembered as the Father of the Constitution of India, played a crucial role in shaping the vibrant democratic structure that India prides itself upon. His birthday is celebrated as Ambedkar Jayanti or Bhim Jayanti on April 14 every year. The day is also commemorated as Equality Day across the country.
'Baba Saheb' Ambedkar was born in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh on April 14, 1891, to army officer Ramji Maloji Sakpal and Bhimabai Sakpal. Belonging to the Mahar (Dalit) caste, he had to face the evil of untouchability since his school day.

Apr 13, 2022

38th Siachen Day

Indian Army marks Siachen Day on April 13 every year. The day is observed to commemorate the courage of the Indian Army under "Operation Meghdoot". The Day also honours Siachen Warriors serving their motherland successfully from the enemy. Every year this day is observed to pay solemn tributes to the soldiers who laid down their lives to capture the icy heights of Siachen 38 years ago. The day commemorates the courage and fortitude displayed by Indian Army troops in securing the highest and coldest battlefield in the world.
The Siachen Glacier is the highest battleground on earth, where India and Pakistan have fought intermittently since 1984. Both countries maintain a permanent military presence in the region at a height of over 6,000 metres (20,000 ft). More than 2,000 soldiers people have died in this inhospitable terrain, mostly due to weather extremes and the natural hazards of mountain warfare.

Apr 12, 2022

International Day of Human Space Flight

The International Day of Human Space Flight is celebrated annually on April 12 to mark the anniversary of the first human space flight by Yuri Gagarin on April 12, 1961. The day was proclaimed at the 65th session of the United Nations General Assembly on April 7, 2011, a few days before the 50th anniversary of the flight. In the Soviet Union, the day is observed as the International Day of Aviation and Cosmonautics.'
This day aims to help us recognize how much humanity has achieved thanks to the advancements in technology. This day shows us the significance of the cooperation, collaboration, and sharing of technology in space which has contributed immensely to making our world a better place.

Apr 11, 2022

National Safe Motherhood Day

National Safe Motherhood Day is observed annually on April 11, 2022 in India, emphasising the importance of antenatal care in pregnancy, as well as skilled care during childbirth and the first few weeks after birth. The ultimate goal of the day is to provide better medical care in order to reduce the maternal mortality rate or ratio, which can be defined as deaths caused by pregnancy or childbirth complications.
Since 2003, National Safe Motherhood Day has been observed, which was first proposed by the (WRA).
The theme of this year's National Safe Motherhood Day is "Remain at home amid corona virus, protect mother and infant safe from corona virus."

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