04 Jan - World Braille Day
08-Jan - African National Congress Foundation Day
09-Jan - Pravasi Bharatiya Divas NRI Day
10-Jan - World Laughter Day, World Hindi Day
11 Jan - Death anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri
12Jan - National Youth Day (Birth Day of Swami Vivekanand)
13 Jan - Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti
15 Jan - Army Day (Field Marshall K.M. Cariappa took over the command of Army on this day in 1949 from the British), Pongal, Makar Sankranti
23 Jan - Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's birth anniversary
25 Jan - International Customs Duty Day, India Tourism Day, National Voters Day
26 Jan - Republic Day
28 Jan - Birth anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai
30 Jan - Mahatma Gandhi's Martyrdom Day (Martyr's day)
February is the second month of the year in our modern day Gregorian calendar and consists of 28 days. It is named after Latin word februum which means purification. February is the shortest month with only 28 days in common years and in leap years it has 29 days. The birth stone of February amethyst symbolises piety, humility, spiritual wisdom and sincerity.
Important Days and Dates in
1 December – World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day is observed on 1 December every year to raise awareness and knowledge about HIV and a call to move toward ending the HIV epidemic. It was first celebrated in 1988.
3 December - World Day of the Handicapped or International Day of Persons with Disabilities
World Day of the Handicapped is also known as the International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPD). It is observed on 3 December to raise awareness about understanding and accepting people with disabilities.
6 December - BR Ambedkar’s death anniversary
On 6 December 1956, he passed away. The day is observed to commemorate his unforgettable contribution to society and his achievements.
7 December - Armed Forces Flag Day
Armed Forces Flag Day is observed across the country on 7 December to collect funds from the common people and honor the martyrs and the men who fought with bravery on the borders to safeguard the country's honor.
9 December - International Anti-Corruption Day
International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on 9 December every year to highlight how corruption affects health, education, justice, democracy, prosperity, and development.
10 December - Human Rights Day
Human Rights Day is celebrated on 10 December. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted in 1948 by the United Nations General Assembly. This day is observed to protect the fundamental human rights of all people and their basic human freedom.
10 December - Death Anniversary of Alfred Nobel
He was a famous scientist, inventor, businessman, and founder of Nobel Prizes.
11 December - International Mountain Day
International Mountain Day is celebrated on 11 December every year to educate children and people about the role that mountains play in providing fresh water, clean energy, food, and recreation.
14 December - National Energy Conservation Day
It is observed on 14 December to raise awareness about the need for energy and its conservation in daily life. Since 1991, it is celebrated every year on 14 December by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power.
22 December - National Mathematics Day
National Mathematics Day is celebrated on 22 December annually to commemorate the birth anniversary of the famous mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. He had made remarkable contributions to various fields of mathematics and its branches. He was born on 22 December 1887 in Erode (today in the city of Tamil Nadu).
23 December - Kisan Diwas
Kisan Divas or Farmer's Day in India or National Farmer's Day is celebrated on 23 December across the country to commemorate the birth anniversary of the former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh. On this day various events, seminars, functions, and competitions are organized on agriculture and its importance to educate and provide knowledge to the people.
24 December: DMRC Foundation Day
The first line of the Delhi Metro, the Red Line, was inaugurated by Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the then Prime Minister of India on 24 December 2002. The first segment of the Red Line from Tis Hazari to Shahdara was opened to the public on 25 December 2002.
25 December - Christmas Day
Christmas Day is celebrated on 25 December worldwide annually to commemorate the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
26 December: Veer Bal Diwas
Veer Bal Diwas is observed on December 26 to pay homage to the courage and martyrdom of the four sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the last Sikh Guru.
28 December: Ratan Tata Birthday
Ratan Naval Tata, the Indian industrialist and former chairman of Tata Sons needs no introduction. You may not find him on Forbes, but he surely has space in the hearts of all ages, genders, and groups.
31 December - New Year's Eve
According to the Gregorian calendar, New Year's Eve is celebrated on 31st December as the last day of the year. People gather together to celebrate the evening and welcome the New Year.
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