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Important Days in May 2022
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Date |
Name of Important Days |
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1 May |
International Labor Day or May Day |
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1 May |
Maharashtra Day |
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1 May |
Gujarat Day |
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1 May |
World Laughter Day (first Sunday of May) |
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3 May |
Press Freedom Day |
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3 May |
World Asthma Day (First Tuesday of May) |
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4 May |
Coal Miners Day |
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4 May |
International Firefighter’s Day |
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6 May |
International No Diet Day |
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7 May |
World Athletics Day |
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8 May |
World Red Cross Day |
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8 May |
World Thalassaemia Day |
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8 May |
Mother's Day (Second Sunday of May) |
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9 May |
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti |
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11 May |
National Technology Day |
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12 May |
International Nurses Day |
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15 May |
International Day of Families |
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16 May |
Buddha Jayanti or Buddha Purnima |
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17 May |
World Telecommunication Day |
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17 May |
World Hypertension Day |
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18 May |
World AIDS Vaccine Day |
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18 May |
International Museum Day |
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20 May |
National Endangered Species Day (Third Friday in May) |
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21 May |
National Anti-Terrorism Day |
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21 May |
Armed Forces Day (Third Saturday of the May) |
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22 May |
International Day for Biological Diversity |
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31 May |
National Memorial Day (last Monday of May) |
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31 May |
Anti-Tobacco Day |
1 May: International Labour Day or May Day
IInternational Labour Day is also known as May Day and Labour Day.
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Every year on May 1st, the world celebrates it. Antarrashtriya Shramik Diwas or Kamgar Din is the name given to Labour Day in India. What is the significance of this day, as stated in the link provided?1 May: Maharashtra DayI
In Marathi, it is also known as Maharashtra Diwas.
Maharashtra is celebrating a state holiday.
On May 1, 1960, the state of Maharashtra was founded by the split of the Bombay State.
1 May: Gujarat Day
Gujarat is celebrating a state holiday.
Gujarat became a state on May 1, 1960.
1 May - World Laughter Day (first Sunday of May
Every year on the first Sunday of May, World Laughter Day is observed.
The inaugural celebration took place in Mumbai, India, in 1998.
It was organised by Dr.
Madan Kataria, the originator of the global Laughter Yoga movement.
2 May- World Tuna Day
The United Nations (UN) created it on May 2 to increase awareness about the value of tuna fish.
3 May - Press Freedom Day
Every year on May 3rd, Press Freedom Day or World Press Freedom Day is held to assess press freedom around the world and to pay tribute to journalists who have died in the course of their profession.
3 May - World Asthma Day (First Tuesday of May)
Every year on the first Tuesday of May, World Asthma Day is marked to raise awareness and concern about asthma around the world.
The Global Initiative for Asthma hosts an annual event.
Asthma is a chronic bronchial inflammation that causes coughing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and other symptoms.
4 May – Coal Miners Day
Coal Miners Day is commemorated every year on May 4 to honour coal miners.
Let me explain that coal mining is the process of extracting coal from the ground.
Coal mining is one of the most dangerous jobs in India.
Coal miners are men who are aware that they may not be able to return home after work.
Then they go to the coal mines to earn their daily salary.
4 May - International Firefighter’s Day
Every year on May 4, International Firefighter's Day is observed.
It was established on January 4, 1999, following an email proposal sent around the world in response to the loss of five fireman in an Australian blaze.
As a result, this day is marked to recognise and honour the sacrifices made by firemen to keep their communities and the environment as safe as possible.
6 May - International No Diet Day
Every year on May 6, it is observed. It is a celebration of body acceptance, particularly fat acceptance and the diversity of body shapes.
7 May - World Athletics Day
On May 7, World Athletics Day is commemorated to develop sports awareness among youth, in schools, and institutions, and to promote athletics as the major sport.
In addition, new talent and young athletes will be introduced in the realm of athletics.
8 May - World Red Cross Day
Every year on May 8, World Red Cross Day is commemorated to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Red Cross's founder.
Let us remind you that Henry Dunant founded both the Red Cross and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
In 1828, he was born in Geneva.
He was the first person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
8 May - World Thalassaemia Day
Every year on May 8, World Thalassaemia Day or International Thalassaemia Day is held in honour of all Thalassaemia patients and their parents who have never lost hope for life despite the burden of their sickness.
This day also supports people who are battling the disease.
8 May - Mother's Day (Second Sunday of May)
Mother's Day is held in many forms around the world every year on the second Sunday of May to honour motherhood.
Anna Jarvis, who had provided the idea of commemorating Mother's Day in honour of mothers and motherhood in 1907, started Mother's Day.
This day was declared a national holiday in 1914.
9 May – Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti
According to drikpanchang, the 25th of Boishakh presently coincides with either the 8th or 9th of May on the Gregorian calendar.
It is observed on May 7 in other states according to the Gregorian calendar.
He was born in Kolkata on May 7, 1861.
He was a prominent Indian artist, novelist, author, Bengali poet, humanist, philosopher, and so on.
He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913.
11 May - National Technology Day
Every year on May 11, National Technology Day is commemorated to highlight the importance of science in our daily lives and to encourage youngsters to pursue science as a vocation.
Shakti, the Pokhran nuclear test, took place on this day in 1998.
12 May - International Nurses Day
Every year on May 12th, International Nurses Day is observed to commemorate the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth.
This day also recognises nurses' contributions to society around the world.
Every year on this day, the International Council of Nurses organisation creates an International Nurses kit to educate and help health workers worldwide with a different subject.
15 May – International Day of Families
Every year on May 15, the International Day of Families is honoured.
The family is the fundamental unit of society.
This day is an opportunity to promote awareness of family concerns and expand knowledge about the social, economic, and demographic dynamics that affect them.
16 May - Buddha Jayanti or Buddha Purnima
Gautama Buddha is said to have been born in Lumbini, near Kapilavastu, on the full moon of the month of Vaishakh. He is also referred to as the 'Jyoti Punj of Asia' or the 'Light of Asia.' Buddha Jayanti or Buddha Purnima is observed on May 16 this year.
17 May – World Telecommunication Day
Every year on May 17, the world celebrates World Telecommunications Day.
It commemorates the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention in Paris on May 17, 1865, which established the ITU.
It is also known as International Society Day and World Telecommunications Day.
It has been observed annually since 1969.
17 May - World Hypertension Day
Every year on May 17, the World Hypertension League (WHL) commemorates this day.
The day raises hypertension awareness and encourages people to prevent and control this silent killer epidemic.
18 May – World AIDS Vaccine Day
Every year on May 18, the world observes World AIDS Vaccine Day or HIV Vaccine Awareness Day.
This day commemorates the contributions of thousands of researchers, scientists, and health professionals to the process of developing safe and effective AIDS treatment.
It is also an opportunity to educate communities on the significance of HIV vaccine research.
18 May - International Museum Day
Every year on May 18, International Museum Day is commemorated to promote awareness about museums and their role in society.
In 1977, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) established International Museum Day.
Every year, the organisation proposes a suitable theme, which could include globalisation, cultural exchange, and environmental protection.
20 May - National Endangered Species Day (Third Friday in May)
National Endangered Species Day is observed yearly on the third Friday in May to promote awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation and restoration efforts for all imperilled species.
The Endangered Species Act of 1973 was enacted to safeguard animals and threatened species.
21 May – National Anti-Terrorism Day
Every year on May 21, National Anti-Terrorism Day is held to raise awareness about the brutality perpetrated by terrorists and also in memory of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who died on this day.
21 May – Armed Forces Day (Third Saturday of the May)
Armed Forces Day is observed on the third Saturday of May each year.
This day is observed to honour the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces.
22 May - International Day for Biological Diversity
Every year on May 22nd, the International Day for Biological Diversity is held to raise awareness and understanding of biodiversity challenges.
May 23 - World Turtle Day
It is marked annually on May 23 to raise awareness about the importance of safeguarding turtles and tortoises, as well as their diminishing habitats around the world. The theme for World Turtle Day 2022 is 'Shellebrate!' 'Everyone to Love and Save Turtles,' says the theme.
30 May - National Memorial Day (last Monday of May)
The last Monday of May is designated as National Memorial Day. It will be observed on May 30, 2020 this year.
31 May – Anti-Tobacco Day
Every year on May 31, the world observes Anti-Tobacco Day or World No Tobacco Day to raise awareness and educate people about the damaging effects of tobacco on health, which causes cardiovascular disease, cancer, dental decay, and tooth discoloration, among other things.
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