Observed  every year on 23rd September Established by:UN General Assembly Purpose: To support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users.Read More

Observed every year on 22 September. Purpose: To celebrate all five species of rhinos and raise awareness about their threats and conservation efforts Started: Announced by WWF–South Africa in 2010, and became a global event in 2011 Species under threat: Five main species — Black, White, Greater One-Horned, Sumatran, and Javan; four are threatened with extinction Population status: Fewer than 27,000 rhinos remain worldwideRead More

Celebrated every year on21 September. Aim : To spread awareness about dementia and reducing stigma around the disease. Launched by: Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) in 1994 Theme: “Ask About Dementia. Ask About Alzheimer’s”Read More

Celebrated every year on 21 September. Purpose: To Promote non-violence, ceasefire, peace education, and cooperation among nations. First observed: 1982 Theme: “Act Now for a Peaceful World”Read More

Celebrated every year on 18 September. Aims to spread awareness across the world about the many uses and importance of bamboo — especially its role in protecting the environment, supporting livelihoods, and promoting sustainability. Started in 2009 during the 8th World Bamboo Congress held in Bangkok, Thailand. Theme: “Next Generation Bamboo: Solution, Innovation, and Design”Read More

Observed every year on 17 September. Objective: To raise awareness about patient safety and urge global solidarity and action to reduce patient harm. Established by: World Health Organization (WHO)Read More

Current Context: World Ozone Day is observed every year on 16 September to raise awareness about the depletion of the ozone layer and the need to protect it. ABOUT WORLD OZONE DAY Commemorates the signing of the Montreal Protocol on 16 September 1987 to phase out ozone-depleting substances. Declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 1994. The ozone layer absorbs most of the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV-B) radiation. The day highlights global efforts in ozone protection and celebrates the success of the Montreal Protocol.Read More

Observed on 15 September every year to promote democratic values worldwide. ABOUT INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DEMOCRACY Established in 2007 by the United Nations General Assembly. Aim: To raise public awareness about democracy as a universal value and to uphold human rights and the rule of law. Emphasises that democracy is about people and participation, not just elections. Encourages governments to strengthen democratic institutions and civic education.Read More

Celebrated on 15 September every year in India Aim : to honour the contribution of engineers in nation building. ABOUT ENGINEER’S DAY It marks the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (1861–1962). Visvesvaraya was a renowned civil engineer, statesman, and the Diwan of Mysore (1912–1919). He made pioneering contributions in the field of irrigation, flood control, and dams (notably the Krishna Raja Sagara Dam).Read More

Celebrated on 14 September every year to honour the adoption of Hindi as the official language of India. ABOUT HINDI DIWAS On 14 September 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Republic of India. It recognises the role of Hindi in national integration and communication. The day promotes awareness about the use and importance of the Hindi language. The first Hindi Diwas was celebrated in 1953.  Read More