Buddhist sects throughout the world celebrate this auspicious day with great fervor as it commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and demise of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. The event takes place on Purnima, the first full moon day of Vaisakha, a month in Hinduism that corresponds to April or May in the Gregorian calendar.
Read MoreOne of the most significant major fossil fuels, coal is rich in carbon and helps produce steel, cement, and electricity. Coal Miners Day honours all coal miners for their difficult work in supplying us with one of the planet's most valuable commodities.
Read MoreBy commemorating International Press Freedom Day, journalists and proponents of democracy help to protect the rights to free speech, information access, and media independence, all of which are constantly under threat globally. On this day, we also remember the journalists who lost their lives while doing their jobs.
Read MoreInternational Tuna Day is marked on May 2 to raise awareness of tuna fish and its value to people and the environment. The day also raises awareness of the value of sustainable fishing methods and informs people worldwide about how the great demand for tuna flesh has led to the species' decline.
Read MoreEvery year on the first Tuesday in May, the globe celebrates World Asthma Day to raise awareness of and concern about asthma. It falls on May 2nd of this year. The Global Initiative for Asthma hosts a yearly occasion. Addressing Gaps in Asthma Care is the focus of the subject this year.
Read MoreEveryone agrees that laughing is healthy, yet few are aware of the powerful effects these basic techniques may have on our day-to-day well-being. Laughing has the power to dissolve all problems and bring about healing. That is the purpose of World Laughing Day!
Read MoreEvery year on May 1, people commemorate International Workers' Day, usually referred to as Labour Day. On May 1, people all across the world observe International Workers' Day, sometimes referred to as International Labor Day.
Read MoreApril 22, 2023, is Akshaya Tritiya. Due to the festival's associations with riches, prosperity, and pleasure, the name Akshaya means "never declining." This celebration is also referred to as "Akha Teej" or "Akti."
Read MoreThe fast-breaking celebration is observed during this time. It is a religious festival that Muslims observe to honor the conclusion of the month-long Ramadan fast from sunrise to dusk.
Read MoreThe United Nations observes World Heritage Day on April 18 each year. The purpose of the Day is to honor the organizations that fight to protect human heritage and preserve it. The world benefits from having monuments and historical structures.
Read MoreOn April 17th of each year, International Hemophilia Day is observed. It is also the birthday of Frank Schnabel, who founded the International Federation of Hemophilia, and a global awareness day for hemophilia (sometimes spelled hemophilia) and related bleeding diseases.
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