Calendar CheckWorld Thalassaemia Day
Every year on May 8, the world comes together to mark World Thalassaemia Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about thalassaemia, a group of inherited blood disorders that affects the body’s ability to produce hemog
By Mahen Santhush · 8 May 2025
Calendar CheckWorld Asthma Day
World Asthma Day, observed annually on the first Tuesday of May, shines a global spotlight on asthma, a chronic respiratory condition that affects over 300 million people worldwide. This year, on May 7th, the call to act
By Mahen Santhush · 7 May 2025
Calendar CheckWorld Athletic Day
World Athletic Day was started by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), now called World Athletics. This special day was first celebrated in 1996. The main goal was to make young people more inte
By Mahen Santhush · 7 May 2025International Worker’s Day
Every year on May 1st, countries across the globe commemorate International Workers’ Day, also known as Labour Day or May Day, as a tribute to the social and economic achievements of workers. Rooted in the historic labor
By Mahen Santhush · 1 May 2025Celebrating the Language of the Soul: International Dance Day
Every year on April 29th, the world comes together to celebrate one of humanity’s oldest and most universal art forms, Dance. Established in 1982 by the International Dance Committee of the UNESCO-affiliated Internationa
By Dilushi Senarathne · 29 Apr 2025
Calendar CheckWorld Malaria Day: Uniting for a Malaria-Free Future
April 25th marks World Malaria Day, an annual global observance to raise awareness about malaria, a preventable and curable disease that continues to claim hundreds of thousands of lives each year. Established by the Wor
By Mahen Santhush · 25 Apr 2025
Calendar CheckWorld Penguin Day
World Penguin Day is celebrated every year on April 25. This special day started because scientists in Antarctica noticed that Adélie penguins begin their yearly journey (migration) around this time. These penguins walk
By Mahen Santhush · 25 Apr 2025
Calendar CheckWorld Laboratory Day
Laboratories are vital in scientific research because they provide a controlled setting for conducting experiments and analysing data. Laboratory experts are responsible for carrying out tests, evaluating data, and ensur
By Mahen Santhush · 23 Apr 2025
Calendar CheckInternational Mother Earth Day
International Mother Earth Day was established in 2009, by the United Nations General Assembly.Every year on April 22, the world comes together to observe International Mother Earth Day.A moment to reflect on our planet’
By Mahen Santhush · 22 Apr 2025
Calendar CheckEmpowering the Future: International Girls in ICT Day
International Girls in ICT Day is celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday of April, aiming to inspire and empower girls and young women to pursue education and careers in information and communication technology (IC
By Mahen Santhush · 22 Apr 2025World Art Day
World Art Day is a unique occasion to honor creativity and the arts. Every year on April 15th, it takes place. People all throughout the world commemorate the significance of art in our lives on this day. Leonardo da Vin
By Janooshikaa Kanapathy · 15 Apr 2025
Calendar CheckSinhala and Hindu New Year 2025
Each April, as the sun transitions from the Meena Rashiya (Pisces) to the Mesha Rashiya (Aries), Sri Lankans prepare to welcome one of the most significant cultural celebrations in the country – the Sinhala and Hindu New
By Dilushi Senarathne · 14 Apr 2025