Public Awareness

World Poetry Day: It is celebrated on March 21 annually with the purpose of supporting linguistic diversity through poetic expression and generating or increasing the opportunity for endangered languages to be heard. Take a look at the history and significance of the day. World Poetry Day: Date The day was first adopted by UNESCO in 1999 at the 30th General …

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD): It is observed on March 21 to spread awareness worldwide about the disease Down syndrome. Do you know about it? Let us read more about World Down Syndrome Day,  its history, this year’s theme, and the disease Down syndrome. World Down Syndrome Day: Date The General Assembly declared March 21st as World Down Syndrome Day …

World Forestry Day or International Day of Forests is celebrated worldwide every year on 21st of March at the international level in order to increase the public awareness among communities about the values, significance and contributions of the forests to balance the life cycle on the earth. World Forestry Day: History The World Forestry Day was established in the year 1971 …

World Oral Health Day: It is observed on March 20 to spread awareness about oral health. Several events and campaigns are organized on this day. Take a look at the theme, its history, and the significance of the day. World Oral Health Day: Date 2025: 20 March, 2025 [Thursday] 2026: 20 March, 2026 [Friday] 2027: 20 March, 2027 [Saturday] 2028: …

World Sparrow Day: 20 March The diminutive house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is perhaps one of the earliest birds you can remember from your childhood. Their nests dotted almost every house in the neighborhood as well as public places like bus bays and railway stations, where they lived in colonies and survived on food grains and tiny worms. Many bird watchers …

It’s a day to be happy, of course! Since 2013, the United Nations has celebrated the International Day of Happiness as a way to recognise the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world. In 2015, the UN launched the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which seek to end poverty, reduce inequality, and protect our planet – three …

National Vaccination Day It is also known as National Immunisation Day and is observed on March 16th annually to spread awareness about the importance of vaccines. The day also marks the victory of India against polio disease. Take a look at the history, and significance of the day. National Vaccination Day: Date On March 16, 1995, the first oral polio …

World Sleep Day: It is an annual awareness event hosted by the World Sleep Society since 2008. Read more about World Sleep Day, its theme, history, and significance. World Sleep Day: Date It is celebrated annually and held on the Friday before the spring equinox of each year. The exact date changes annually, but it is always held on Friday. …

World Consumer Rights Day: It is observed on March 15th every year to spread awareness about consumer rights and needs worldwide. Take a look at the history, significance, quotes, and this year’s theme of the day. World Consumer Rights Day: Date 2025: 15 March, 2025 [Saturday] 2026: 15 March, 2025 [Saturday] 2027: 15 March, 2025 [Saturday] The day provides a …

International Day of Action for Rivers: It is observed on 14 March to spread awareness about the importance of rivers and climate change. Read more about the International Day of Action for Rivers, theme, its history, and some facts about international river projects. International Day of Action for Rivers: Date 2026: 14 March, 2026 [Saturday] 2027: 14 March, 2027 [Sunday] …