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  • National Day of Service and Remembrance

    National Day of Service and Remembrance or 9/11 Day is a day of unity and charitable service, observed throughout the U.S. and in other countries around the world on the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

  • International Day of Non-Violence

    The International Day of Non-Violence takes place every year on October 2, honoring the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. The goal is to promote non-violence through education and public awareness.

  • World Habitat Day

    World Habitat Day is observed every year on the first Monday of October throughout the world. The purpose is to raise awareness and encourage action for the basic right to adequate shelter for everyone.

  • World Toilet Day

    World Toilet Day is an international observance day to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis.

  • International Migrants Day

    Migrants are workers who move from place to place to do seasonal work. International Migrants Day is dedicated to recognizing the efforts and rights of these workers.

  • International Holocaust Remembrance Day

    International Holocaust Remembrance Day honors the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazism and develops educational programs to help prevent future genocides.

  • National Freedom Day

    National Freedom Day is observed on February 1st in the United States to commemorate the date in 1865 when President Abraham Lincoln signed the joint resolution that later became the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery. It serves as a day to reflect on the importance of freedom, equality, and the ongoing pursuit of civil…

  • Rosa Parks Day

    Rosa Parks Day is an American holiday honoring the civil rights activist Rosa Parks, born on this day in 1913.

  • Harmony Day, Australia

    Harmony Day in Australia is a national observance promoting cultural diversity, inclusiveness, and respect for all Australians, regardless of their cultural background. The day encourages people to embrace and appreciate the rich tapestry of cultures that contribute to Australia's multicultural society.

  • International Day of Forests

    The International Day of Forests is an observance day to celebrate the beauty of the world’s forests and to raise awareness about the importance of trees to humans and our planet.