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National Girl Child Day observed on 24 January
National Girl Child Day observed on 24 January
The National Girl Child day was observed in the whole of India. It is celebrated to spread awareness about the inequalities faced by the girl child in the country. It is observed on 24 January every year.
25 January: as National Voter's Day
6th National Voter's Day (NVD) was observed across the country on 25 January 2016 by the Election Commission of India. The theme for the 6th National Voters' Day is 'Inclusive and Qualitiative Participation'.
International Customs Day observed on 26 January
The International Customs Day 2016 was observed across the world on 26 January 2016. The day is organised in commemoration of formation of world Customs Organisation (WCO) on 26 January 1953.
International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust observed
It was observed on 27 January 2016 across the world. The day was proclaimed so by the Untied nations General Assembly. The theme for the Holocaust remembrance and education activities in the year 2016 including the Holocaust Memorial Ceremony is the Holocaust and Human Dignity.
2 February
The World Wetlands Day was observed on 2 February 2016 across the globe to mark the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands in the city of Ramsar in Iran in 1971. The theme of World Wetlands Day this year is Wetland for our Future-Sustainable Livelihoods
4 February
World Cancer Day (WCD) 2016 was observed across the world on 4 February 2016. The day was observed with year's theme - we can. I can.
6 February
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
10 February observed as National Deworming Day:
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare launched the first 'National Deworming Day' - a massive school-based deworming effort in twelve states. National Deworming Day is a groundbreaking initiative focused on reducing the threat of parasitic worm infections, a widespread health issue affecting over 241 million children in India alone.
World Radio Day observed on 13th February
The World Radio Day was observed globally on 13 February 2016 with the theme Radio in times of Emergency and Disaster. United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) annually celebrate the World Radio Day by Planning activities with broadcasters, organizations and communities around the world.
International Mother Language Day observed
International Mother Language Day 2016 was celebrated across the world on 21 February 2016. The theme for the year 2016 is Quality education, language(s) of instruction and learning outcomes.
World Day of Social Justice Observed
world Day of Social justice was observed on 20 February 2016 with the theme A just Transition - environmentally sustainable economies and societies.
National Science Day observed
National Science Day was observed across India on 28 February 2016. The theme for the National Science Day 2016 is Scientific Issues for Development of the Nation. The day is observed annually to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect (Phenomenon of scattering of photons) by Indian physicist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman on 28 February 1928.
Zero Discrimination Day observed
Zero Discrimination Day was observed across the world on 1 March 2016. the day was observed with the theme - Stand Out. Zero Discrimination Day is an opportunity to join together against discrimination and celebrate everyone's right to live a full and productive life with dignity.
World Wildlife Day 2016 observed
World Wildlife Day was observed on 3 March 2016 across the world. 2016 theme is "The future of wildlife is in our hands", with African and Asian elephants being the main focus of global campaigns.
National Safety Day and National Safety Week observed
National Safety Day was observed across India on 4 March 2016. The day is annually organised by the National Safety Council (NSC) to commemorate its establishment and enhance the safety awareness among people.
International Women's Day observed
International Women's Day was observed across the world on 8 March 2016. This year's theme for the Day is "Planet 50-50 by 2030; Step it Up for Gender Equality". The campaign theme for the day is #Pledge For Parity.
World Kidney Day 2016 observed
World Kidney Day (WKD) was observed globally on 10 March 2016 with the theme Kidney Disease & Children. Act early to Prevent It! The Theme was taken up to inform parents, caregivers, young patients, policy makers and the general public of the importance of identifying and treating childhood kidney diseases.
World Consumer Rights Day 2016 observed with theme Antibiotics off the Menu.
The World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) 2016. The day was celebrated by the Consumers International (CI) across the world with the theme Antibiotics off the Menu.
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and transatlantic Slave Trade 2016 observed.
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade 2016 was observed globally on 25 March 2016. The theme for the year 2016 is Remember Slavery: Celebrating the Heritage and Culture of the African Diaspora and its Roots.
World Theatre Day 2016 observed globally
The International Theatre Institute (ITI) Centres and the international theatre community across the world celebrated the World Theatre Day (WTD) on 27 March 2016. It was initiated in 1961 by the ITI.
International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action observed
International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action was observe on 4 April 2016 across the world. The theme of the year 2016 is Mine Action is Humanitarian Action.
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2016 observed
The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) 2016 was observed across the world on 6 April 2016.
April 8 is celebrated as International Roma Day
International Roma Day was celebrated on 8 April 2016 across Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). On this day the Roma from all over the world pay respect to the Roma victims during the World War II.
World Homoeopathy Day on 10th April.
World Homoeopathy Day was observed on 10 April 2016 and it was organised by India. The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, a German Physician.
International Day of Human Space Flight on 12th April.
International Day of Human Space Flight was observed on 12 April 2016. The day is celebrated to commemorate Soviet Cosmonaut Yuri Gangarin's journey into outer Space.
21st March: World Forestry Day
World Forestry day or International Day of Forests is celebrated worldwide every year on 21st of March.The Theme of the 2016 international Day of Forests is "forests and water".
22nd March: World water Day
United Nations World Water Day is an international observance held every March 22 that provides an opportunity to learn more about water related issues and take action on a current or future challenge to make a difference. This year's theme was 'Water and jobs'.
World Switches off Lights to Observe Earth Hour
The tenth edition of the Earth Hour was observed globally on 19 March 2016 from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm local time.
Earth Hour is a global environmental movement with a simple message to switch off non-essential lights for one hour on the last Saturday of March between 8:30 and 9:30 pm.
Martyrs Day (Sarvodaya Day or Shaheed Diwas) in India.
Martyrs Day (Sarvodaya Day or Shaheed Diwas) in India would be celebrated on 30th of January and 23rd of March. the 23rd of March is declared as the Martyrs day in India to remember the sacrifice and pay homage to the Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar.
23rd March: World Meterological Day As well As Martyrs Day in India.
World Meteorological Day is celebrated every year on 23 March to commemorate the entry into force in 1950 of the convention that created the World Meterological Organization.
World Tuberculosis Day: 24 march
World TB Day which is observed on March 24th each yea, is designed to build public awareness taht tuberculosis remains and epidemic in much of the world, causing the deaths of nearly one-and-a-half million people each year, mostly in developing countries. This year theme was - "Unite to End TB".
30th March: National Doctor's Day
Every Year 30th March is observed as National doctor's Day. The first Doctor's Day was observed on March 30, 1933 in Winder, Georgia.
But in India, Doctor's Day is celebrated July 1 to honour Bharat Ratna recipient physicaian Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, who was the first chief minister of West Bengal.
2nd April: Would Autism Awareness Day
World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day on the 2nd of April every year. This year the theme is "Austism and the 2030 Agenda: Inclusion and Neurodiversity".
5th April: National Maritime Day
5th April is marked as the national Maritime Day of India to commemorate the sailing of India's first steamship Loyalty on April 5th 1919 form Mumbai to London. But from 1964 the day has been observed as National Maritime Day and all major ports observe this day celebrating India's seafaring traditions and journeys.
7th April: World Health Day
7th April is celebrated each year globally as World Health Day under the sponsorship of the world Health Organization (WHO). This time the themes of World Health Days for 2016 is Halt the rise: beat diabetes.
World Homoeopathy Day observed
World Homoeopathy Day was observed on 10 April 2016 and it was organised by India. The Day commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician.
World Haemophilia Day 2016 observed
World Haemophilia Day was observed globally on 17 April 2016 with theme Treatment for all is the vision of all.
International Day for Monuments and Sites observed.
The International Mother Earth Day was on 22 April 2016 observed across the world with the theme 'Trees for the Earth'. This year's theme sets the goal of planting 7.8 billion trees over the next five years.
World Book and Copyright Day Observed
World Book Day is an annual event celebrated every year by the people all over the world on 23rd of April. It is the most important event organized annually by the UNESCO.
25 January: as National Voter's Day
6th National Voter's Day (NVD) was observed across the country on 25 January 2016 by the Election Commission of India. The theme for the 6th National Voters' Day is 'Inclusive and Qualitiative Participation'.
International Customs Day observed on 26 January
The International Customs Day 2016 was observed across the world on 26 January 2016. The day is organised in commemoration of formation of world Customs Organisation (WCO) on 26 January 1953.
International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust observed
It was observed on 27 January 2016 across the world. The day was proclaimed so by the Untied nations General Assembly. The theme for the Holocaust remembrance and education activities in the year 2016 including the Holocaust Memorial Ceremony is the Holocaust and Human Dignity.
2 February
The World Wetlands Day was observed on 2 February 2016 across the globe to mark the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands in the city of Ramsar in Iran in 1971. The theme of World Wetlands Day this year is Wetland for our Future-Sustainable Livelihoods
4 February
World Cancer Day (WCD) 2016 was observed across the world on 4 February 2016. The day was observed with year's theme - we can. I can.
6 February
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
10 February observed as National Deworming Day:
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare launched the first 'National Deworming Day' - a massive school-based deworming effort in twelve states. National Deworming Day is a groundbreaking initiative focused on reducing the threat of parasitic worm infections, a widespread health issue affecting over 241 million children in India alone.
World Radio Day observed on 13th February
The World Radio Day was observed globally on 13 February 2016 with the theme Radio in times of Emergency and Disaster. United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) annually celebrate the World Radio Day by Planning activities with broadcasters, organizations and communities around the world.
International Mother Language Day observed
International Mother Language Day 2016 was celebrated across the world on 21 February 2016. The theme for the year 2016 is Quality education, language(s) of instruction and learning outcomes.
- February 21 - International Mother Language Day, The theme of the 2016 International Mother Language Day is "Quality education, languages(s) of instruction and learning outcomes."
- February 22 - World Scout Day, World Thinking day
- February 23 - World Peace and Understanding Day
- February 24 - Central Excise Day
- February 28 - National science Day; the theme for the National Science Day 2016 is "Cientific Issues for Development of the nation".
World Day of Social Justice Observed
world Day of Social justice was observed on 20 February 2016 with the theme A just Transition - environmentally sustainable economies and societies.
National Science Day observed
National Science Day was observed across India on 28 February 2016. The theme for the National Science Day 2016 is Scientific Issues for Development of the Nation. The day is observed annually to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect (Phenomenon of scattering of photons) by Indian physicist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman on 28 February 1928.
Zero Discrimination Day observed
Zero Discrimination Day was observed across the world on 1 March 2016. the day was observed with the theme - Stand Out. Zero Discrimination Day is an opportunity to join together against discrimination and celebrate everyone's right to live a full and productive life with dignity.
World Wildlife Day 2016 observed
World Wildlife Day was observed on 3 March 2016 across the world. 2016 theme is "The future of wildlife is in our hands", with African and Asian elephants being the main focus of global campaigns.
National Safety Day and National Safety Week observed
National Safety Day was observed across India on 4 March 2016. The day is annually organised by the National Safety Council (NSC) to commemorate its establishment and enhance the safety awareness among people.
International Women's Day observed
International Women's Day was observed across the world on 8 March 2016. This year's theme for the Day is "Planet 50-50 by 2030; Step it Up for Gender Equality". The campaign theme for the day is #Pledge For Parity.
World Kidney Day 2016 observed
World Kidney Day (WKD) was observed globally on 10 March 2016 with the theme Kidney Disease & Children. Act early to Prevent It! The Theme was taken up to inform parents, caregivers, young patients, policy makers and the general public of the importance of identifying and treating childhood kidney diseases.
World Consumer Rights Day 2016 observed with theme Antibiotics off the Menu.
The World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) 2016. The day was celebrated by the Consumers International (CI) across the world with the theme Antibiotics off the Menu.
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and transatlantic Slave Trade 2016 observed.
International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade 2016 was observed globally on 25 March 2016. The theme for the year 2016 is Remember Slavery: Celebrating the Heritage and Culture of the African Diaspora and its Roots.
World Theatre Day 2016 observed globally
The International Theatre Institute (ITI) Centres and the international theatre community across the world celebrated the World Theatre Day (WTD) on 27 March 2016. It was initiated in 1961 by the ITI.
International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action observed
International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action was observe on 4 April 2016 across the world. The theme of the year 2016 is Mine Action is Humanitarian Action.
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2016 observed
The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) 2016 was observed across the world on 6 April 2016.
April 8 is celebrated as International Roma Day
International Roma Day was celebrated on 8 April 2016 across Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). On this day the Roma from all over the world pay respect to the Roma victims during the World War II.
World Homoeopathy Day on 10th April.
World Homoeopathy Day was observed on 10 April 2016 and it was organised by India. The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, a German Physician.
International Day of Human Space Flight on 12th April.
International Day of Human Space Flight was observed on 12 April 2016. The day is celebrated to commemorate Soviet Cosmonaut Yuri Gangarin's journey into outer Space.
21st March: World Forestry Day
World Forestry day or International Day of Forests is celebrated worldwide every year on 21st of March.The Theme of the 2016 international Day of Forests is "forests and water".
22nd March: World water Day
United Nations World Water Day is an international observance held every March 22 that provides an opportunity to learn more about water related issues and take action on a current or future challenge to make a difference. This year's theme was 'Water and jobs'.
World Switches off Lights to Observe Earth Hour
The tenth edition of the Earth Hour was observed globally on 19 March 2016 from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm local time.
Earth Hour is a global environmental movement with a simple message to switch off non-essential lights for one hour on the last Saturday of March between 8:30 and 9:30 pm.
Martyrs Day (Sarvodaya Day or Shaheed Diwas) in India.
Martyrs Day (Sarvodaya Day or Shaheed Diwas) in India would be celebrated on 30th of January and 23rd of March. the 23rd of March is declared as the Martyrs day in India to remember the sacrifice and pay homage to the Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru and Sukhdev Thapar.
23rd March: World Meterological Day As well As Martyrs Day in India.
World Meteorological Day is celebrated every year on 23 March to commemorate the entry into force in 1950 of the convention that created the World Meterological Organization.
World Tuberculosis Day: 24 march
World TB Day which is observed on March 24th each yea, is designed to build public awareness taht tuberculosis remains and epidemic in much of the world, causing the deaths of nearly one-and-a-half million people each year, mostly in developing countries. This year theme was - "Unite to End TB".
30th March: National Doctor's Day
Every Year 30th March is observed as National doctor's Day. The first Doctor's Day was observed on March 30, 1933 in Winder, Georgia.
But in India, Doctor's Day is celebrated July 1 to honour Bharat Ratna recipient physicaian Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, who was the first chief minister of West Bengal.
2nd April: Would Autism Awareness Day
World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day on the 2nd of April every year. This year the theme is "Austism and the 2030 Agenda: Inclusion and Neurodiversity".
5th April: National Maritime Day
5th April is marked as the national Maritime Day of India to commemorate the sailing of India's first steamship Loyalty on April 5th 1919 form Mumbai to London. But from 1964 the day has been observed as National Maritime Day and all major ports observe this day celebrating India's seafaring traditions and journeys.
7th April: World Health Day
7th April is celebrated each year globally as World Health Day under the sponsorship of the world Health Organization (WHO). This time the themes of World Health Days for 2016 is Halt the rise: beat diabetes.
World Homoeopathy Day observed
World Homoeopathy Day was observed on 10 April 2016 and it was organised by India. The Day commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician.
World Haemophilia Day 2016 observed
World Haemophilia Day was observed globally on 17 April 2016 with theme Treatment for all is the vision of all.
International Day for Monuments and Sites observed.
The International Mother Earth Day was on 22 April 2016 observed across the world with the theme 'Trees for the Earth'. This year's theme sets the goal of planting 7.8 billion trees over the next five years.
World Book and Copyright Day Observed
World Book Day is an annual event celebrated every year by the people all over the world on 23rd of April. It is the most important event organized annually by the UNESCO.
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