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DAYS AND EVENTS - April 2025

Apr 2025

Jul 20, 2025

International Chess Day

International Chess Day is celebrated annually on July 20, a date chosen to commemorate the founding of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in 1924.
The idea for International Chess Day was proposed by UNESCO in 1966, and since then, it has been celebrated by chess enthusiasts around the globe. The selection of July 20 as the date for this celebration aligns with the establishment of FIDE, which has played a pivotal role in the promotion and regulation of chess as a competitive sport.

International Moon Day

International Moon Day, celebrated every year on July 20, commemorates the historic first human landing on the Moon by the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. Declared by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2021, this observance highlights not only the achievements of the past but also promotes international cooperation, peaceful use of outer space, and the need for sustainable Moon exploration. It serves as a global platform to encourage public awareness and collaborative efforts for the future of lunar exploration and utilisation.
The first global celebration of International Moon Day took place on July 20, 2022.

Jul 18, 2025

Nelson Mandela International Day

Nelson Mandela International Day, observed annually on July 18, commemorates the birth of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first Black President and a global icon of peace, justice, and reconciliation. Recognised by the United Nations in 2009, the day promotes the values Mandela stood for—freedom, dignity, equality, and human rights.
The idea of Nelson Mandela Day was first introduced by the Nelson Mandela Foundation in 2009 and was later officially adopted by the UN General Assembly.
The theme for Nelson Mandela International Day 2025 is 'It's still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity'.

Jul 17, 2025

World Day for International Justice

The World Day for International Justice is celebrated annually on July 17 and is devoted to advancing international criminal justice and honouring the struggle against impunity for the most serious crimes that impact the world.
The Rome Statute, which established the International Criminal Court (ICC), was adopted on July 17, 1998, marking the beginning of the World Day for International Justice.

Jul 15, 2025

World Youth Skills Day

World Youth Skills Day is celebrated on July 15 every year to highlight the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work, and entrepreneurship.
The United Nations General Assembly in November 2014 designated July 15 to be celebrated as World Youth Skills Day.
The theme for World Youth Skills Day 2025 is 'Youth Empowerment Through AI and Digital Skills'.

Jul 14, 2025

Bastille Day or French National Day

Bastille Day, marked on July 14, is also known as France's National Day. It represents French patriotism and national identity while recalling the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789. This watershed moment in the French Revolution signalled the end of absolute monarchy and the start of the modern French Republic.

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