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.
Jan 02, 2024
World Introvert Day
World Introvert Day is a special day celebrated annually on January 2 to recognise and appreciate the unique personalities and strengths of introverts.
World Introvert Day was created by German psychologist Felicitas Heyne who frequently wrote on introversion. He felt introverts deserved a quiet day after the marathon of holiday and celebrations that started with Thanksgiving/Christmas and ended on the New Year's Day. The day could help them recharge and prepare themselves for the days ahead.
Jan 01, 2024
Global Family Day
Every year, Global Family Day is celebrated on January 1. Global Family Day is also known as World Peace Day as it speaks of the importance of bringing harmony and unity in diversity.
In 1997, the United Nations General Assembly launched the International Decade for the Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World. In 1999, the members of the United Nations received a formal invitation to dedicate the first day of the year to developing strategies to bring peace to the world. Since then, Global Family Day has been celebrated every year on the same date.
Dec 27, 2023
International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
Every year on December 27, the world unites to observe the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness. This vital day serves as a stark reminder of the ever-present threat of infectious diseases and the critical need for proactive measures to combat them.
The United Nations General Assembly designated December 27 as the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness in its Resolution on December 7, 2020.
Dec 26, 2023
PM Participates in the Programme Marking 'Veer Baal Diwas'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the programme marking 'Veer Baal Diwas' on December 26, 2023 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
On the day of the Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, on January 9, 2022, Prime Minister had announced that December 26 will be observed as 'Veer Bal Diwas', to mark the martyrdom of Sri Guru Gobind Singh's sons Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji.