On 1 October each year, National Voluntary Blood Donation Day is celebrated in India to highlight the need and value of blood in an individual’s life. It was first celebrated by the Indian Society of Blood Transfusion and Immunology on October 1, 1975. On 22 October 1971, under the leadership of Mrs. K., the Indian Society of Blood Transfusion and Immunology was recognized Dr. J.G.Jolly and Swarup Krishen Every state in India organizes a number of awareness campaigns, camps, and activities on the National Voluntary Blood Donation Day to make…
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World Vegetarian Day
Every year, World Vegetarian Day is observed on October 1. To increase awareness of the benefits of the vegetarian diet and to inspire others to become vegetarians, this day is celebrated. On this World Vegetarian Day we’ll discuss on the facts about vegetarianism, benefits of being vegetarian and Best sources of food for vegetarians. An individual who does not consume meat is a “vegetarian” and his diet is full of fruits and vegetables. He gets these things from trees and vegetables. Thanks to the introduction of the vegetarian diet, most people…
Read MoreInternational Day for Elderly People
Every year, the United Nations observes 1 October as the International Day of Elderly People. The International Day of Older Peoples is an occasion to recognize the significant contributions made to society by older people and to increase awareness of the benefits and problems of ageing in the world today. The United Nations draws attention to the significant contributions of seniors and shifting trends by designating a special day for the appreciation of the elderly: the greying of the population, or the “age of ageing.” The International Day of Older…
Read MoreWorld Heart Day – 29 September, 2020
The World Heart Foundation organizes World Heart Day, an international campaign held on September 29 to inform people about cardiovascular diseases, which are the biggest cause of death. The day promotes preventative measures to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. What happens on World Heart Day? Governments and non-government organizations celebrate and promote World Heart Day with activities such as fun runs, public talks, concerts, and sporting events. The World Heart Federation organizes awareness events in more than 100 countries. They include: Health checks. Sports events, including walks, runs and…
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