Gandhi Jayanti is a national event of India for celebrating the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi every year on 2nd October, honoring his role in Indian Independence. There are three national holidays that are declared officially and celebrated throughout India. One of them is Gandhi Jayanti which is observed along with Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti. The other two are Independence Day on 15 August and Republic Day on 26 January. As announced by UN General Assembly on 15 June 2007, this day is also celebrated globally as the International Day of Non-Violence.

World No Alcohol Day is marked every 2nd October, drawing attention to the risks of alcohol abuse. This globally celebrated international event: Highlights the drawbacks and health issues because of alcohol consumption Extends a helping hand towards those addicted people who struggle during their alcohol withdrawal stages.

All UN Member States celebrate the International Day of Non-Violence on every 2 October, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The day comes as an opportunity to promote non-violent vibes through promoting public awareness and education.

Lal Bahadur Shastri is an event that marks the birth anniversary of Shastri Ji which is celebrated annually with the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi on every 2nd October. He was the second Prime Minister of India, senior leader and great politician of the Indian National Congress, and a freedom fighter who played a major role in India’s independence.

The International Day of the older persons is celebrated annually on 1 October by raising awareness regarding various issues affecting the elderly.

Get ready to flaunt your fashionable side because it is July 9 — Fashion Day. Probe all your clothes and accessories to pick up the most aesthetic gem of your cupboard. Mostly we try to don the most trendy fashionable things which are followed in general around the world. Be different this time and choose your own unique way of expressing your fashion sense. It is about things to wear or the make-up to apply, go with your own style. Who knows, it becomes the next upcoming style trend!

Don’t forget to refresh your childhood memories on July 8 as it is “Be a Kid Again Day”. Let your carefree inner child overpower the “adult you” for a day. Send your worries to a vacation. Forget all the work pressure and stress-driving causes! Take a short break from even your responsibilities.

National Workaholics Day on July 5 encourages us to find and maintain a good balance between personal and professional life. It reminds us that our home and personal life is as important as the work-life.

Umbrella Cover Day encourages us to give recognition to the umbrella covers, sleeves, cases, slipcovers, and sheaths every July 6. This day is dedicated to cover those umbrellas that cover us, protecting us from rain and the sun.

“Oops, I forgot!” Usually, forgetfulness comes with a puzzled feeling but the ‘I Forgot Day’ every July 2 allows us to forget and yet feel relaxed.

International Yoga Day on June 21 spreads the word about the health benefits of yoga practices in physical and spiritual well-being. People practice yogic activities for bringing balance, harmony, and equilibrium between body, mind, and soul. Yoga has been a part of the life of millions for centuries as the key to: Finding the enlightenment Boosting the relaxation Healthy physique and peaceful mind Healing the prolonged diseases and disorders Collecting the energy and power of the universe

Hey, it’s February 22 — National Margarita Day! On this day, people have a get-together to celebrate one of the most popular drinks — Margarita — the combo of lime juice, triple sec, and tequila. If you are someone who greets alcoholic beverages from far away, then this is not a day for you to rejoice. But if you are fond of celebratory cocktails, then you might love to consume Margarita as this is a day to celebrate the official drink of having fun.

World Blood Donor Day is not lesser than a Birthday or Mother's Day or indeed a festival. A birthday celebrates new life and Mother's Day makes us rejoice the birth giver, but a Blood Donation Day is a day for both- the one who gets a new life and the one who donates blood and gives a new life. It is not lesser than a festive occasion which commemorates the 'new life' and 'new life giver'. People come together to observe World Blood Donor Day every 14th of June for witnessing many super-heroes in the form of Blood Donors and encourage such events that promote humanity.

Learn About Composting Day on May 29 is all about giving a treat to your backyard soil by feeding it the compost. What is Compost? Alike humans, the soil also needs nutrition. Compost is an organic mixture that improves and fertilizes the soil, making it rich in nutrients for the plants. We can use food waste, organic materials, leaves, organic kitchen scraps, shredded twigs, and decomposing plants as the ingredients of compost. We can use the following types of organic stuff as the ingredients of a compost: Food waste Organic materials Leaves Organic kitchen scraps Shredded twigs Decomposing plants Lawn clippings Leaves wood chips Newspapers Coffee grains Any food product participates well in making the compost but does not use the processed food such as: Meet Fish products The process of composting decomposes the organic solid waste material into a rich humus-like matter which is known as the “compost”. Gardeners address the compost as “black gold”

National Sunscreen Day is observed annually on May 28 to talk about the dangers of sun rays and the use of balanced SPF in sunscreen lotions. Although no one likes to get drenched in the sweat that comes as a result of encountering the sun-rays. Yet we can’t deny that sea beaches, swimming pools, markets, and that backyard areas are some of our prime spots where we love to spend our leisure time. But do you know what it might cost to one? Let’s know how these traditional ways of soaking the sun might prove to you harmful! The International Agency for Research on Cancer suggests that the sun rays are one of the highest risk factors when it’s about getting cancer. Where we see just the fun side of these sun-bathing spots and related events, National Sunscreen Day warns us against the side-effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun. They can put one not only at risk of ill effects but also might cause deadly diseases such as skin cancer. Here comes the rationale and importance

The last Wednesday of May spotlights the National Senior Health and Fitness Day to promote the health and wellness of elderly people. It educates about the healthy practices for the seniors so that they stay fit and healthy. This largest health and fitness movement for the seniors is marked as the Older Americans Month Activity. The event focuses on making the general mass aware of the importance of eldercare. People observe it by participating in the awareness movement for ensuring better health of senior Americans.

Get ready to give wings to your inner bird and pilot as it is National Paper Airplane Day on May 26. A child or grown-up, flights fascinate everyone. However, it is not possible to experience the flight of an airplane every now and then. Becoming a pilot or traveler of a real airplane is not the only way to experience the fun. You can keep the excitement kindled up by making your own paper airplane and taking up the challenge to send your flying machine to new heights. There are two paper plane contests that remain in the spotlight! One is based on the distance that a paper plane covers. Another one is based on time. Try them out and get your happiness to fly around.

World Hypertension Day is observed on May 17 to spread mass awareness about hypertension among public and hypertensive patients. The World Hypertension League (WHL) had initiated and designated the day being an umbrella to organizations.

The International Day of Families on May 15 celebrates and appreciates the families — the foundation of the society. In 1994, the day was established by the United Nations for realising the importance of families in our lives. Joint family or nuclear family, traditional family or non-traditional family, Their presence works like a pillar in our lives. Need not to say that our beloved family members are our strength and very dear to us. We spend most of our time with them, and we want to spend much more with them because we are glued to them with love, emotions, and feelings. Let’s celebrate the International Day of Families by spending time at home and having the pleasure of our bonds and relationships With the one who makes a family — our family members.

14th of May is celebrated as the National Dance Like A Chicken Day, bringing the evergreen Chicken Dance into the limelight! Whether you are dancing or revisiting the memories when you had danced, the Chicken Dance moments know how to bring a smile or laugh upon your face.