Democracy Day
The UN General Assembly celebrates the International Day of Democracy on September 15 to encourage governments around the world to strengthen and consolidate democracy.
Gurajada Birthday
The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) is observed around the world each year on 21 September. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above…
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi, also called Vinayaka Chavithi, is an auspicious Hindu festival which is celebrated for 10 days every year. The festival is celebrated in the Bhadra month as per the Hindu calendar which generally falls in mid-August to September. It marks…
International Literacy Day
Since 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) celebrations have taken place annually around the world to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and…
Raksha Bandhan
The Hindu festival is observed on the full-moon day or Purnima in the Hindu calendar month of Shravan. This year it's being celebrated on Sunday - August 22. On this day, a sister ties a thread on the wrist of her brother as…
Scientific Temper
August 20 is commemorated as National Scientific Temper Day in memory of rationalist and physician Narendra Dabholkar, who was assassinated on the same date in 2013.
Krishna Janmastami
Krishna Janmashtami and Gokulashtami, this day is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna. According to the legends, the eighth son of Devki, Lord Krishna was born on the 8th day of the dark fortnight of the month of Bhadrapada…
Sports Day
National Sports Day is a public holiday celebrated in various countries to honour the national sports teams and sports traditions of those countries. On this day people from different age groups take a part in sports like kabaddi, marathon, basketball, hockey…
Mother Teresa Birth Anniversary
August 26, 2020, marks the 110th birth anniversary of the great saint- Mother Teresa. Also known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta, she will always be remembered for her great work and contribution to society.