Calendar CheckNobel Prize Day
Great ideas don’t just change minds, they change history. Every year on December 10, the world pauses to celebrate Nobel Prize Day, a moment dedicated to honoring individuals whose ideas, discoveries and efforts have sha
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 10 Dec 2025
Calendar CheckHuman Rights Day
World Human Rights Day is observed every year on December 10th to commemorate the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. This historic document outlin
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 10 Dec 2025
Calendar CheckInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
“Nowhere in the world is a woman safe from violence. The strengthening of global commitment to counteract this plague is a movement whose time has come.” – Asha-Rose Migiro (High Commissioner of Tanzania to the United Ki
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 25 Nov 2025
Calendar CheckWorld Television Day: Celebrating a Window to the World
Celebrated annually on November 21st, World Television Day is a global recognition of the profound impact television has had on society. Established by the United Nations in 1996, this day is more than just a celebration
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 21 Nov 2025
Calendar CheckInternational Students’ Day
On every November 17th, we celebrate International Students’ Day, which is an international observance dedicated to the global student community. Who are students? Students are people who study a subject or field under a
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 17 Nov 2025
Calendar CheckWorld Diabetes Day 2025: Access to Care, Awareness for All
Every year on November 14, the world celebrates World Diabetes Day, the largest global awareness campaign for diabetes. The date marks the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who discovered insulin, a discovery that conti
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 14 Nov 2025
Calendar CheckWorld Science Day for Peace and Development
Science is not just about discovery, it’s about harmony. Every year on November 10, the world celebrates World Science Day for Peace and Development. It’s a reminder that science isn’t just about experiments or invention
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 10 Nov 2025
Calendar Checkඉල් පොහොය
සම්බුද්ධ ශාසනය තුල සිදුවූ වැදගත් සිදුවීම් වලින් සමන්විත ඉල් පොහොය වස්සාන සමයේ අවසන් දිනය වශයෙන් සැලකේ. මෙම ඉල් පොහොය වස් එළඹ සිටි භික්ෂුන් වහන්සේලා උදෙසා කඨින චීවර පූජා කළ හැකි මාසයේ අවසන් දිනයයි. සසුනේ වැඩ අරඹා පින් පල
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 5 Nov 2025
Calendar CheckWorld Tsunami Awareness Day: A Wave of Preparedness and Hope
One wave can change everything. Every year on November 5, the world comes together to observe World Tsunami Awareness Day, a reminder that awareness can save lives. Tsunamis, often triggered by undersea earthquakes or vo
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 5 Nov 2025
Calendar CheckInternational Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
“When truth becomes dangerous, telling it becomes an act of courage.” Every year on November 2, the world observes the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists a reminder of the brave men and wome
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 2 Nov 2025
Calendar CheckWorld Vegan Day: A Small Choice with a Big Impact
Have you ever stopped to think about how much difference one meal can make? One simple choice, what we put on our plate has the power to protect animals, heal the planet, and even improve our own wellbeing. That’s what W
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 1 Nov 2025
Calendar CheckGlobal Media and Information Literacy Week
Global Media and Information Literacy Week is celebrated every year from October 24th to 31st, as declared by UNESCO. We celebrate it every year to show the importance of learning how to think critically, communicate res
By Vimanshani Nanayakkara · 27 Oct 2025