MOMENTOUS DAYS OF SEPTEMBER

1st September - National Nutrition Week

National Nutrition Week is observed from 1st September to 7th September to
provide knowledge among people about the importance of nutrition and its
importance for the human body, for better health. The theme of the 2021 National
Nutrition Week is 'feeding smart right from start'.

5 September - International Day of Charity

September 5 was chosen in order to commemorate the anniversary of the passing
away of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979
"for work undertaken in the struggle to overcome poverty and distress, which also
constitute a threat to peace."

5 September - Teachers' Day (India)

Teachers' Day in India is celebrated on 5 September every year to mark the birth
anniversary of India's second President Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. On this
day we appreciate and acknowledge the efforts of teachers in making responsible
individuals.
 8 September - International Literacy Day
International Literacy Day is observed on 8 September every year to make people
aware of the importance of literacy which no doubt is a matter of dignity and
human rights. Let us tell you that it is a key component of the UNs Sustainable
Developmental Goals.

11 September - National Forest Martyrs Day

The date 11 September has historical significance and due to this, the date was
chosen as National Forest Martyrs Day. In 1730, on this day, over 360 people of
the Bishnoi tribe led by Amrita Devi, objected to the felling of trees. Due to their
protest of saving the trees, they were killed in Khejarli, Rajasthan on the orders of
the king.

11 September - World First Aid Day

World First Aid Day 2021 will be celebrated on September 11, 2021. The day is
observed to increase awareness and accessibility to first aid. The theme for World
First Aid Day 2021 is ‘First aid and road safety’.
 14 September - Hindi Diwas
Hindi Diwas is celebrated on 14 September as on this day the Constituent
Assembly of India had adopted Hindi written in Devanagri script in 1949 as the
official language of the Republic of India.

15 September - Engineer's Day (India)

Engineer's Day is celebrated in India on 15 September every year to mark the
tribute to the Indian Engineer Bharat Ratna Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya. From
1912 to 1918, M. Visvesvaraya was appointed as the Diwan of Mysore. As a
chief engineer, he constructed Mysore's famous Krishna Raja Sagara Dam.

15 September - International Day of Democracy

International Day of Democracy is observed on 15 September to remind people
that democracy is about people. This day provides an opportunity to make people
understand the importance of democracy and the effective realisation of Human
Rights.
 16 September - World Ozone Day
In 1994, the General Assembly proclaimed 16 September as the International Day
for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, commemorating the date in 1987 on
which the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer was
signed.

18 September - World Bamboo Day

World Bamboo Day was officially established on September 18 at the 8th World
Bamboo Congress held in Bangkok in 2009 and declared by the Thai Royal
Forest Department. People and businesses from around the world use this day to
raise awareness of the benefits of bamboo and to promote its use in everyday
products.

18 September (Third Saturday) - International

Red Panda Day
It is observed on the third Saturday of September month. This year it falls on 18
September. The day raises awareness of their urgent need for conservation.
 21 September - International Day of Peace (UN)
The International Day of Peace ("Peace Day") is observed around the world each
year on 21 September. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations
resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit
to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.

21 September - World Alzheimer's Day

World Alzheimer's Day is observed on 21 September to raise awareness among
people about the challenges that the patient faces due to dementia. In 2012,
World Alzheimer's Month was launched. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease
that impairs memory and other mental functions.

22 September - Rose Day (Welfare of Cancer

patients)
World Rose Day is annually celebrated on September 22 in dedication to the
welfare of cancer patients. On this day, people around the world work towards
bringing cheer and hope into the lives of all those people who have been affected
by cancer.
 22 September - World Rhino Day
It is observed on 22 September every year. The day raises awareness and builds a
safe natural habitat for this incredible species.

23 September - International Day of Sign

Languages
On 23rd September, the UN General Assembly proclaimed the day as
International Day of Sign languages. The day provides a unique opportunity to
support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people
and other sign language users.

25 September - World Pharmacists Day

It is observed on 25th September annually. In 2009, the International
Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Congress in Istanbul, Turkey designated 25th
September as the annual World Pharmacists Day (WPD).
 25 September - Antyodaya Diwas
India observes Antyodaya Diwas on 25th September every year. This day is
celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. The
day was declared by the Modi Government on September 25, 2014. Antyodaya
means uplifting the poorest of the poor.

26 September - World Environmental Health Day

World Environmental Health Day is annually observed on September 26 to raise
awareness about the environmental health concerns and to highlight the important
work of environmental health around the world.

26 September (Fourth Sunday) - World Rivers

Day
World Rivers Day is celebrated on the last Sunday of September. In 2021, it falls
on 26 September. The day highlights the importance of rivers and generates
awareness and encourages people to improve and save water, rivers around the
world. It is necessary to care for our water resources.
 27 September - World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day (WTD) has been marked every year on 27 September since
1980 to raise awareness of the importance of tourism socially, culturally,
politically and economically worldwide.

28 September - World Rabies Day

World Rabies Day is observed on 28 September every year to make people aware
of the prevention regarding rabies and to highlight the progress in defeating this
horrifying disease.

29 September - World Heart Day

World Heart Day is observed annually on 29 September. This day informs people
about heart disease and stroke which is the world's leading cause of death.
 30 September - International Translation Day
International Translation Day is observed on 30 September every year. This day
provides an opportunity to pay tribute to the work of language professionals. It
also plays an important role in making nations together and strengthens world
peace and security.