Calendar CheckInternational Day of Peaceful Coexistence: Choosing Humanity Over Division
Peace begins when respect replaces prejudice. The International Day of Peaceful Coexistence reminds us of the need to live together in harmony despite our differences. The world is rich in cultures, religions, languages
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 28 Jan 2026
Calendar CheckInternational Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
On a cold morning many decades ago, a young child stood clutching a worn coat, waiting in a line that seemed to have no end. Around them were faces marked by fear, confusion and silence. No one spoke, not because they ha
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 27 Jan 2026
Calendar CheckInternational Day of Clean Energy
January 26 is observed as the International Day of Clean Energy, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of transitioning to sustainable and environmentally friendly energy sources. Clean energy, also k
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 26 Jan 2026
Calendar CheckInternational Customs Day: The Silent Guardians of Global Trade
Every day, while most of the world rushes through airports, ports and borders without a second thought, a quiet force works behind the scenes. They keep global trade, travel and security running smoothly. International C
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 26 Jan 2026
Calendar CheckWorld Leprosy Day
I still remember the first time I noticed him, not because he asked for help but because everyone else pretended he wasn’t there. Sitting quietly near a bus stop, his eyes followed people rushing past, carrying bags, wor
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 25 Jan 2026
Calendar CheckInternational Day of Education
Empowering the Future: International Day of Education 2026 Observed annually on January 24, the International Day of Education serves as a global reminder that learning is a fundamental human right, a public good and a c
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 24 Jan 2026
Calendar CheckWorld Religion Day
World Religion Day is celebrated every year on the third Sunday of January. This day reminds us to respect all religions and live together in peace. It was first introduced in 1950 to encourage understanding among people
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 18 Jan 2026
Calendar CheckThai Pongal: Celebrating Gratitude, Harvest and New Beginnings
Thai Pongal is a festival that beautifully captures the spirit of gratitude and harmony with nature. Celebrated mainly by the Tamil community in Sri Lanka and South India. This harvest festival marks the beginning of the
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 15 Jan 2026
Calendar CheckWorld Braille Day: Reading the World Through Touch
Not every story is read with the eyes. Some are felt quietly, patiently, meaningfully. On the surface, letters are just shapes; Curves, lines, dots. But for millions of people around the world, letters are felt, not seen
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 4 Jan 2026
Calendar Checkදුරුතු පුරපසළොස්වක පොහොය දිනය
උදාවූ දුරුතු පුරපසළොස්වක පොහොය දිනය ලාංකීය බෞද්ධ ජනයාට ඉමහත් වැදගත් වන දිනයක් වන අතර ශාසන ඉතිහාසය තුලද එයට ලැබුන වටිනාකම ඉමහත්ය. මේ දුරුතු පොහොය මෙලෙස වැදගත් වීමට හේතු වූ සිදුවීම් එකිනෙක විමසා බලමු. බුද්ධත්වය ලබා නව වැනි
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 3 Jan 2026
Calendar CheckNational Motivation and Inspiration Day: Igniting the Spark Within
“Ever felt stuck… unsure where to begin?” We all have. And sometimes, that feeling lingers even as the new year begins. That’s why National Motivation and Inspiration Day celebrated every January 2, exists to remind us t
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 2 Jan 2026
Calendar CheckWelcoming the New Year: A Fresh Start and Endless Possibilities
“A new dawn, a blank page and a thousand possibilities… the magic of January 1st is here!“ As the clock strikes midnight on January 1st, the world bursts into celebration, bidding farewell to the past year and embracing
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 1 Jan 2026