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World Table Tennis Day, celebrated on April 23rd, unites enthusiasts worldwide in honoring the dynamic sport. Originating as ping-pong in England, it’s evolved into a global passion fostering inclusivity and camaraderie. The day pays tribute to Ivor Montagu, a sport pioneer, highlighting India’s rising prominence. Beyond competition, table tennis offers health benefits, social interaction and embodies sportsmanship. It’s a celebration …

World Book Day is organized by UNESCO every year to offer a literal feast for ardent book lovers across the world. The official date set for celebrations is April 23 on which authors, readers, critics, publishers and editors congregate at a single place to make the event a grand success. Alternatively referred to as Copyright Day and International Book Day, …

World Earth Day is the largest, most widely celebrated international environmental event. Earth Day helps celebrate Earth’s unique place in the universe. It is the only planet in our solar system teeming with incredible biodiversity. Learning about and protecting this biodiversity is what Earth Day is all about. People all over the world celebrate our efforts to protect plants and …

World Liver Day: It is observed on April 19 to spread awareness about the diseases related to the liver. On this day, let us have a look at some quotes, tips for liver cleansing, liver diseases, functions, etc. World Liver Day: The liver is the second largest organ in the body. After the brain, it is also the second most …

April 17 is celebrated as World Haemophilia Day across the globe by Haemophilia organizations. Celebration of this day is a broad step to increase awareness among the people around the world about the hereditary genetic disorder called Haemophilia. World Haemophilia Day – 17 April The World Federation of Haemophilia (WFH) decided to observe 17 April as World Haemophilia Day in …

World Heritage Day [International Day for Monuments and Sites]: Ancient monuments and buildings in the countries make them stand tall on world map. These are an asset to value for. This day is a collective effort of the communities in the world to do the needful for these invaluable assets. The day takes an opportunity to hoist awareness about the …

The World Health Day is celebrated by the people all across the world every year on 7th of April under the leadership of World Health Organization to draw the mass people attention towards the importance of global health. World Health Assembly was held first time in the year 1948 in Geneva (City in Switzerland) by the WHO where it was …

World Autism Awareness Day is observed annually on 2nd April to persuade member states to take measure for raising awareness of people about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a rare neurological disorder appearing mainly in infants. United Nations General Assembly passed the Resolution number 62/139 on 1st November 2007, for declaring 2nd April as the “World Autism Awareness Day“, which was …

April Fools Day: All Fools Day Information — This is not an official public holiday, but a custom that originated in France called “Poisson d’Avril” (French: April Fish). In Italy, it is called Pesce d’Aprile. It is a day dedicated to playing pranks and practical jokes on one’s family, friends and colleagues. In English name it is called as April Fools Day, …

World Forestry Day or International Day of Forests is celebrated worldwide every year on 21st of March at the international level in order to increase the public awareness among communities about the values, significance and contributions of the forests to balance the life cycle on the earth. World Forestry Day: History The World Forestry Day was established in the year 1971 …