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DAYS AND EVENTS - October 2021

Oct 2021

May 08, 2023

World Thalassaemia Day

World Thalassaemia Day 2023 is observed on May 8 annually.
Thalassaemia is an inherited disorder where the oxygen-carrying proteins in the blood – also known as haemoglobin – and red blood cells are lesser than normal.
Panos Englezos, President and founder of Thalassemia International Federation created this day in 1994 in the memory of his son George and other Thalassemia patients who fought the disease bravely. Since then, every year, World Thalassemia Day is observed on May 8.
Thalassemia International Federation designates a new theme for World Thalassemia Day every year. The theme for World Thalassemia Day 2023 was "Be Aware. Share. Care: Strengthening Education to Bridge the Thalassaemia Care Gap."

World Red Cross Day

Red Cross Day, also known as Red Crescent Day, is celebrated annually on May 8, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant. He was the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, born on May 8, 1828. This day is a yearly celebration of the principles of the Red Cross Society, which operates in numerous countries.
World Red Cross Day has its roots in World War I, where the notion of an annual commemoration to honour those who contributed to global peace was initially suggested. The Tokyo conference in 1936 approved the proposal named the "Red Cross Truce," but the League of Red Cross Societies (LRCS) postponed it until after World War II in 1946. The first-ever Red Cross Day was eventually observed on May 8, 1948.
The theme of World Red Cross Day 2023 was - 'Everything we do comes from the heart.'

May 07, 2023

World Athletics Day

World Athletics Day is celebrated every year globally on May 7 to raise awareness about the importance of fitness and encourage them to play sports, especially athletics. The basic objective of World Athletics Day is to boost the participation of youths in athletics.
The history of World Athletics Day can be traced back to when the International Amateur Athletic Federation was founded. The organisation announced the celebration of an annual day dedicated to athletics and sports.
On July 17, 1912, the IAAF was established in Stockholm, Sweden. The idea of the organization was to encourage people to prioritize participating in sports.
The International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) established World Athletics Day in 1996.
The Federation has been very proactive in raising sports awareness through World Athletics Day.
They have reached out to the general public by conducting several competitions at the local and global levels on Athletics Day.

World Laughter Day

World Laughter Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of May every year (in 2023 on May 7) to spread happiness in the whole world. Every year more than 70 countries around the world celebrate World Laughter Day on the first Sunday of May.
World Laughter Day was first celebrated on May 10, 1998, in Mumbai, India. The day was arranged by Dr. Madan Kataria, founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement.

May 06, 2023

International No Diet Day

International No Diet Day is celebrated all over the world on May 6. On this day, people are made aware of body acceptance, leaving aside behaviour like body shaming, which includes people of all shapes and sizes. Forgetting problems like obesity, increasing weight, weakness, and belly fat, people express their love towards themselves on this day.
In the year 1992, International No Diet Day was celebrated for the first time in the UK by British lady Mary Evans. Mary's purpose was to convince people that they should accept themselves as they looked. Mary wanted people to become aware of the harm caused by dieting.

May 05, 2023

Buddha Purnima

Buddha Purnima, also known as Buddha Jayanti, is one of the most significant festivals in Buddhism. It commemorates the birth anniversary of the religion's founder, Gautama Buddha. This auspicious occasion falls on the full moon day in the month of Vaisakh (May) according to the Hindu calendar and this year (2023) the festival was celebrated on May 5.
Buddha Purnima is celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm around the world. People honour the teachings and life of Gautama Buddha and perform acts of charity on this day.
It is believed that a full moon day is auspicious for Buddhists because three major events in the life of the Gautam Buddha took place on this day. The full moon in May holds the most importance as Prince Siddhartha was born at Lumbini Grove. Secondly, after six years of hardship, Prince Siddhartha Gautam attained enlightenment under the shade of the Bodhi tree and became Gautama Buddha at Bodh Gaya. Thirdly, after 45 years of teaching the Truth, when he was eighty, at Kusinara, he passed away to Nibbana (Nirvana) - release from the cycle of rebirth.

May 04, 2023

International Firefighters' Day

International Firefighters' Day (IFFD) is observed on May 4 every year to honour the firefighters who put their lives at risk when they go out on a call. The main purpose of celebrating this day is to thank firefighters for the services they all provide.
In Ancient Egypt, the first organised professional firefighter was to combat structural fires, but at at that time, firefighters worked for private companies and provided the services only to those who could afford them. Later, in Ancient Rome, Caesar Augustus revolutionised fire fighting by calling for the creation of fireguards, which were known as Vigiles. They were trained, paid, and equipped by the state.
In 1999, Firefighters' Day was created when five firefighters died tragically during a wildfire at Linton in Victoria, Australia.
It is celebrated on May 4 because it is also Saint Florian's Day. Saint Florian, who was said to be one of the first commanding firefighters of an actual Roman battalion and saved many lives, is the patron saint of firefighters.

Coal Miners Day

Coal Miners Day is observed every year on May 4 to recognise and honour the tireless efforts and significant contribution of coal miners in extracting coal, which is one of the most important fossil fuels used for various purposes, including power generation and industrial production. Demand for coal is also increasing for its use in cement and steel manufacturing.
Although the first coal mine was opened in Scotland in 1575, India's first coal mine was established much later in 1774. The Raniganj Coalfield, situated on the banks of the Damodar River, was the site of this mine, which was operated by John Summer and Suetonius Grant Heatly of the East India Company. After India gained independence, the country's demand for coal increased, and the new government established a 5-year development plan to meet the growing demand for energy.

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