The Global Day of Parents is annually celebrated on 1 June as a mark of appreciation for the commitment of parents towards their children. As the United Nation states, the global observance is an opportunity to hail parents all over the globe for their 'selfless commitment to ...

World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is observed around the world every year on 31 May. This yearly celebration informs the public on the dangers of using tobacco, the business practices of tobacco companies, what the World Health Organization (WHO) is doing to fight against the ...

The International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, May 29, is “a day to pay tribute to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve in United Nations peacekeeping operations and to honor the memory of those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace. The International Day of ...

World Thyroid Day takes place on 25th May each year. World Thyroid Day aims at increasing public awareness of thyroid deceases, namely the importance of their timely diagnosis, treatment and prevention. The day came into existence in 2008 on a proposal by the European Thyroid Association ...

Commonwealth Day is celebrated on May 24 in India and a couple of other countries. Commonwealth Day is also commonly known as Empire Day. It marks the development of the British Empire in India and other colonies of Britain. The theme for Commonwealth Day 2022 is ‘Delivering a Common ...

Every year on May 23rd, the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula raises awareness of this medical issue and mobilizes worldwide support for child-bearing women. An obstetric fistula is an abnormal opening between a woman’s genital tract and their rectum. One of the primary causes of a ...

International Day for Biological Diversity or World Biodiversity Day is observed on 22nd May every year to increase awareness and understanding of the issues of biodiversity. Biodiversity is essential for sustaining the balance of the planet. It is the cornerstone of ecosystem ...

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobiais observed on May 17 and aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBT rights violations and stimulate interest in LGBT rights work worldwide. By 2016 the commemorations had ...

National Endangered Species Day 2022: Every year the third Friday of May is celebrated as National Endangered Species Day. National Endangered Species Day 2022 is observed on the 20th of May. it marks the 16th National Endangered Species Day. The main purpose of National Endangered ...

World Bee Day is celebrated worldwide on May 20. the main purpose of this day is to acknowledge the role of bees and other pollinators in the ecosystem. This day commemorates the birth of  Anton Jansa in 1734. She is considered the pioneer of beekeeping.  In December 2017, the United ...