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DAYS AND EVENTS - May 2024

May 2024

Sep 27, 2025

World Tourism Day 2025

World Tourism Day is celebrated every year on September 27 to highlight the vital role travel plays in shaping societies, cultures, and economies. Tourism has the power to create global connections, drive sustainable development, and even promote peace. This year's theme, "Tourism and Sustainable Transformation," spotlights the growing importance of environmentally conscious travel.

Sep 26, 2025

World Environmental Health Day 2025

Every year on 26 September, the International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH) leads the global observance of World Environmental Health Day (WEHD). In 2025, the theme is "Clean Air, Healthy People", with a specific emphasis on the role of air quality in promoting public health.
The goal is both awareness and action: to recognise that clean air is not just an external environmental goal but fundamental to human health.

Sep 25, 2025

Antyodaya Diwas

Antyodaya Diwas 2025 was observed on September 25th, 2025, to mark the 109th birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, a visionary political thinker, philosopher, and proponent of Integral Humanism.
The term Antyodaya means the rise of the last person, symbolising the goal of ensuring that the poorest and most marginalized sections of society are uplifted. Instituted in 2014, Antyodaya Diwas is a reminder that development is meaningful only when it reaches the weakest sections, promoting compassion, social responsibility, and fairness.

World Pharmacists Day 2025

World Pharmacists Day is observed every year on 25th September. In 2025, it will mark the 16th year of the campaign, which continues to celebrate the pharmacy profession worldwide and highlight its essential contributions to building stronger, more sustainable health systems. The theme for 2025 is 'Think Health, Think Pharmacist'.

Sep 23, 2025

International Day of Sign Languages 2025

Each year on September 23, the world observes the International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL) to promote the importance of sign languages for the deaf and hard of hearing community, and to celebrate linguistic and cultural diversity. In 2025, the observance continues to emphasize inclusive communication with the theme: "Sign Language Unites Us", underlining how sign languages bridge gaps and foster belonging in diverse societies.
Recognised by the United Nations, IDSL is especially relevant to students and educators seeking to understand issues of accessibility, inclusion, and the right to language.
The International Day of Sign Languages was first celebrated in 2018, following a UN resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.
September 23 was chosen to commemorate the establishment of the WFD in 1951, a global organization that advocates for deaf rights worldwide.
The 2025 theme, "Sign Language Unites Us", focuses on the power of sign languages to break communication barriers and bring people together, regardless of their hearing ability, background, or identity. It calls for greater understanding, respect, and support for sign languages in public spaces, education, technology, and daily life.

National Ayurveda Day 2025: 'Ayurveda for People, Ayurveda for Planet'

The 10th National Ayurveda Day was celebrated on September 23 at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), Goa, marking a historic milestone in the global promotion of traditional Indian medicine. This year's (2025) Ayurveda Day highlights the enduring legacy of Ayurveda and its contribution to health and ecological sustainability under the theme 'Ayurveda for People, Ayurveda for Planet'.
To mark the occasion, the National Dhanwantari Ayurveda Awards 2025 were presented to distinguished contributors in the field of Ayurveda.

Sep 22, 2025

World Alzheimer's Day 2025: Theme, History, and Significance

World Alzheimer's Day observed every year on 21 September, a global awareness campaign to shed light on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
It is part of World Alzheimer's Month, observed throughout September, which aims to reduce stigma, improve awareness, and advocate for better care and research.
In 2025, the observance is marked by the theme: "Ask about Dementia. Ask about Alzheimer's", encouraging open dialogue, early diagnosis, and support for affected families.

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