Calendar CheckInternational Day of Peace
“Peace begins with a smile.” -Mother Teresa- Where is the peace in the world? Honestly, sometimes it feels like people are itching to fight rather than lending a helping hand. Wars keep popping up here and there. The sad
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 21 Sept 2025
Calendar CheckInternational Coastal Cleanup Day
One planet, one ocean, one chance to keep it clean. Every year, shores and waterways around the world suffer under the heavy burden of pollution plastics, cigarette butts, food wrappers, bottle caps, straws and countless
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 20 Sept 2025
Calendar CheckInternational Day of Democracy
“A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.” This is how the Oxford Dictionary defines democracy. Simply, democracy gives people righ
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 15 Sept 2025
Calendar CheckWorld Suicide Prevention Day
“A moment of care can save a lifetime.” World Suicide Prevention Day is observed every year on 10th of September to raise awareness about suicide, encourage preventive action, and remind us that every life is valuable. O
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 10 Sept 2025
Calendar CheckInternational Day of Charity
“A small act of kindness has the power to change a life.” This simple truth is what the world celebrates on the International Day of Charity, observed every year on 5th September. The day reminds us that charity is more
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 5 Sept 2025
Calendar CheckMilad-un-Nabi
Milad-un-Nabi, the blessed day of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), is one of the most cherished days in the lives of Muslims worldwide. It is observed on the traditional date of 12th Rabi’ al-Awwal, the third mo
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 5 Sept 2025
Calendar CheckCelebrating Women’s Equality Day
“I do not wish women to have power over men, but over themselves.” These powerful words from pioneering feminist Mary Wollstonecraft capture the true spirit of Women’s Equality Day. On August 26, we honor the progress ma
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 26 Aug 2025
Calendar CheckInternational Dog Day
What a better day to celebrate the most loyal and loving creatures, than on August 26, International Dog Day. This special day is a chance to honor these goofy, loving creatures who make our lives a thousand times better
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 26 Aug 2025
Calendar CheckWorld Photography Day
Alright, camera ready? “Say Cheese!” It’s World Photography Day! Selfies, solo pictures, and group photos are all nicely captured moments in one’s life. In a way, we are all photographers on a daily basis, but even among
By Zamra Razeel · 19 Aug 2025
Calendar CheckWorld Humanitarian Day: Honoring Humanitarians in a Challenging Era
Every year on August 19, World Humanitarian Day pays tribute to the dedicated individuals who risk their lives to deliver aid in the world’s most dangerous and challenging crises. The date commemorates the 2003 bombing o
By Zamra Razeel · 19 Aug 2025
Calendar CheckInternational Lefthanders’ Day
International Lefthanders Day is observed annually on August 13th. It is a day to celebrate the uniqueness and challenges of left-handed individuals across the world. This day was first observed in 1976 by Dean R. Campbe
By Zamra Razeel · 13 Aug 2025
Calendar CheckInternational Youth Day
The future belongs to the young, but their time is now. Every August 12, the world marks International Youth Day, a global celebration of the creativity, resilience, and leadership of young people. Declared by the United
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 12 Aug 2025