International Mother Language Day
“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.” –Nelson…
World Day of Social Justice
The sun which is the star that occupies the center of the solar system shines bright providing light to every living being equally and air that fills the environment is…
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
"Even today, in the 21st century, women and girls are being sidelined in science-related fields due to their gender. Women need to know that they have a place in science,…
WORLD CANCER DAY
People go through various difficulties in life. It may be filled with issues of health, money, business, family and etc. But those struggles are temporary ones. Some do go through…
INDEPENDENCE DAY OF SRI LANKA
On the 4th of February 1948, Sri Lanka got its freedom from an extended period of British political rule. This day is known as the Sri Lankan Independence Day and…
International Day of Education
“Education is our passport to the future for tomorrow belongs to the people of today.” ―Malcolm X. On the 3rd of December 2018, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) approved…
WORLD RELIGION DAY
World Religion Day is commemorated every third Sunday of January. This year, it will be on the 16th of January. Its mission is to promote religious understanding and peace by…
THAI PONGAL DAY
Thai Pongal unites Hindus all over Sri Lanka in a devoted prayer of thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest on an auspicious day in mid-January. Pongal is a four-day festival celebrated…
The World Braille Day
World Braille Day is commemorated annually on the 4th of January. It was established by the UN General Assembly in December 2018. This was also the birthday of Louis Braille,…
NEW YEAR’S DAY
"A new year means a new morning, and a new morning means a new opportunity, and a new opportunity means a new path, and a new path means a new richness!"- Mehmet Murat ildan New Year's Day, January 1st, is a day of hope, resolution, and preparation. We're trying to make the improvements we've been expecting to make this year:…