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DAYS AND EVENTS - August 2021

Aug 2021

May 01, 2022

World Laughter Day (First Sunday of May)

World Laughter Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of May every year. In 1998, the first celebration took place in Mumbai, India. It was arranged by Dr. Madan Kataria founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement.
World Laughter Day is an annual event celebrated worldwide to raise awareness about laughter and its many healing benefits, as well as about thousands of community groups around the world who regularly practice comedy that promote wellness and overall well-being.

Gujarat Day

It is a state holiday in Gujarat. The state of Gujarat was formed on 1 May 1960. This day is marked as a holiday in Gujarat. This day is honoured by the people of Gujarat as it marks the remembrance of the struggle done by people to have a separate state of Gujarat. Two new states were born on this day of the year 1960 namely Maharashtra and Gujarat Day.
According to the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960 the bilingual state of Bombay was divided into two separate states Maharashtra for Marathi-speaking people and Gujarat for Gujarati-speaking people where Gujarat was established as the 15th state of the Indian Union.

Maharashtra Day

Maharashtra Day, commonly known as Maharashtra Din is a state holiday in the Indian state of Maharashtra, commemorating the formation of the state of Maharashtra from the division of the Bombay State on 1 May 1960. Maharashtra Day is commonly associated with parades and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history and traditions of Maharashtra. It is celebrated to commemorate the creation of a Marathi speaking state of Maharashtra.

International Labour Day

International Labour Day is also known as Labour Day or May Day. It is celebrated globally every year on the 1st of May. In India, Labour Day is referred to as Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas or Kamgar Din. The day has its origins in the labour union movement, specifically the eight-hour day movement.

Apr 30, 2022

World Veterinary Day

Every year on the last Saturday of April, people around the world come together to raise awareness about the vital roles that veterinarians play. The World Organisation creates this day for animal health and the World Veterinary Association.
The theme for World Veterinary Day 2022 is "strengthening veterinary resilience". This essentially means providing veterinary doctors with all kinds of help, resources they require in their journey. It will also reward the efforts made by veterinarians and veterinary associations.

Apr 28, 2022

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

World Day for Safety and Health at Work is observed on 28 April every year by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) since 2003. This day marks how to improve occupational safety, health and looks for continuing these efforts through several changes like technology, demographics, climate change, etc.
The annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally. It is an awareness-raising campaign intended to focus international attention on the magnitude of the problem and on how promoting and creating a safety and health culture can help reduce the number of work-related deaths and injuries.

Apr 26, 2022

World Intellectual Property Day

World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated every year on 26 April and was established by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) in 2000 to raise awareness of how patents, copyright, trademarks, and designs impact daily life. And also it plays an important role that intellectual property rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity.
Theme for World Intellectual Property Day 2022 was 'IP and Youth: Innovating for a Better Future'.

Apr 25, 2022

Manipur Celebrated Khongjom Day at Khongjom War Memorial Complex

In Manipur, rich tributes were paid to the brave sons of the state who made supreme sacrifice fighting against the British to protect the freedom of Manipur in the battle of Khongjom during the 1891 Anglo-Manipuri War.
The state-level Khongjom Day celebration was held at Khongjom War Memorial Complex at Khebaching of Thoubal district in which Governor La Ganesan and Chief Minister N. Biren Singh were present along with the public. Manipur celebrates the Khongjom Day every year on 23rd of April remembering Manipuri warriors including Major Paona Brajabashi who fought against the British.

World Malaria Day

World Malaria Day is celebrated every year on 25 April to raise awareness about the disease malaria, how to control it and how to eradicate it completely. In 2008, the first Malaria Day was celebrated, which was developed from Africa Malaria Day, which was an event observed since 2001 by the African governments. At the 60th session of the World Health Assembly in 2007, it was proposed that Africa Malaria Day be changed to World Malaria Day.
The theme this year is - "Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives."

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