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Important days and dates in September 2023: September is the 9th month of the year and is celebrated on several days in the month including Teachers’ Day, International Literacy Day, World First Aid Day, Hindi Diwas, Engineers Day (India), International Democracy Day, World Ozone Day etc.
Below are the important days, dates and events (national or international) in September 2023 which will increase general knowledge and help in preparation for various competitive exams.
Important days and dates in September 2023
The month of September is associated with Vulcan, the Roman god of fire. It is the seventh month of the ancient Roman calendar. The name September comes from the Latin word septem, which means “seven”.
September 1 – National Nutrition Week
National Nutrition Week is celebrated from September 1 to September 7 in order to make people aware of the importance of nutrition and its significance for the human body, for better health.
September 2 – World Coconut Day
World Coconut Day is celebrated on September 2 every year to make people aware of the importance of this crop in reducing poverty. This day also marks the founding day of the Asia Pacific Coconut Community (APCC).
September 3 – Skyscraper Day
Skyscraper Day is celebrated on September 3. Skyscrapers are very tall buildings that define the city skyline. The day celebrates man’s ability to build an industrial masterpiece.
September 5 – International Charity Day
The International Day of Mercy is celebrated on September 5 every year to eradicate poverty in all its forms and dimensions in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
September 5 – Teacher’s Day (India)
Teachers’ Day in India is celebrated on 5th September every year to mark the birth anniversary of the second President of India, Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. On this day, we appreciate and acknowledge the efforts of teachers in creating responsible individuals.
September 7 – Brazilian Independence Day
Brazil’s Independence Day is celebrated on September 7 every year to commemorate the nation’s birth. On September 7, 1822, Brazil gained independence from the Portuguese. In 1889, Brazil ended its monarchy and became a republic, but kept September 7 as its Independence Day.
September 8 – International Literacy Day
International Literacy Day is celebrated on September 8 every year to make people aware of the importance of literacy, which is undoubtedly a matter of dignity and human rights. Let us tell you that it is a key component of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
September 8 – World Physical Therapy Day
World Physical Therapy Day is celebrated on September 8 each year to provide an opportunity for physiotherapists around the world to raise awareness of the profession’s important contribution to improving people’s well-being and health.
September 10 – World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD)
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is observed on September 10 every year to raise awareness of suicide prevention. This day is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). This day is co-sponsored by WHO.
September 11 – September 11 Memorial Day
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the National Day of Service and Remembrance, or September 11th. The day provides an opportunity to help others in honor of those who were killed and wounded on September 11, 2001.
September 11 – National Day of Forest Martyrs
The date September 11th has historical significance and was therefore chosen as the National Forest Martyrs’ Day. In 1730, on this day, over 360 people from the Bishnoi tribe, led by Amrita Devi, opposed the cutting of trees. For protesting to save the trees they were killed in Khejarli, Rajasthan on the orders of the king.
September 11 – World First Aid Day
It is celebrated on the second Saturday in September, and this year it falls on September 11. The day raises public awareness of how first aid can save lives in a crisis. According to the International Federation, first aid should be available to all people and should be an important part of developing societies.
September 12 – Grandparents Day
This year it is celebrated on September 12. It is also celebrated in various other countries on different dates. As the name suggests, the day celebrates the beautiful bond between grandparents and grandchildren.
September 14 – Hindi Diwas
Hindi Diwas is celebrated on September 14 because on that day the Constituent Assembly of India adopted Hindi written in the Devanagari script as the official language of the Republic of India in 1949.
Official Languages in the Indian Constitution
September 15 – Engineer’s Day (India)
Engineer’s Day is celebrated in India on September 15 every year to honor Indian engineer Bharat Ratna Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.
September 15 – International Day of Democracy
International Democracy Day is celebrated on September 15 to remind people that democracy is about people. This day provides an opportunity for people to understand the importance of democracy and the effective realization of human rights.
Rig Veda concept of democracy
September 16 – Malaysia Day
Malaysia Day is celebrated on 16 September and is also known as ‘Hari Malaysia’. On 16 September 1963, the former British colony of Singapore and the East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak joined the Federation of Malaya to form the Federation of Malaysia.
September 16 – World Ozone Day
World Ozone Day is celebrated on September 16 every year. On this day in 1987, the Montreal Protocol was signed. Since 1994, the World Ozone Protection Day has been celebrated, established by the General Assembly of the United Nations. This day reminds people of the damage to the ozone layer and finding solutions to preserve it.
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September 17 – World Patient Safety Day
The day is celebrated on September 17. It was established by the 72nd World Health Assembly in May 2019, following the adoption of resolution WHA72.6 on ‘Global Action for Patient Safety’.
September 18 – World Bamboo Day
The day is celebrated on September 18 to raise awareness of bamboo globally.
September 18 (third Saturday) – International Red Panda Day
It is celebrated on the third Saturday in September. This year it falls on September 18. The day raises awareness of their urgent need for conservation.
September 19 – International Day of Talk Like a Pirate
International Talk Like a Pirate Day is celebrated on September 19 every year. The day encourages people to speak and dress like pirates of yesteryear.
September 21 – International Day of Peace (UN)
The International Day of Peace (UN) is celebrated on September 21 all over the world. It was celebrated for the first time in September 1982, and in 2001 the General Assembly adopted resolution 55/282 establishing September 21 as the International Day of Peace, Nonviolence and Ceasefire.
September 21 – World Alzheimer’s Day
World Alzheimer’s Day is celebrated on September 21 to raise awareness of the challenges patients face due to dementia. In 2012, World Alzheimer’s Month was launched.
September 22 – Rose Day (welfare for cancer patients)
Rose day is observed on 22 September for the benefit of cancer patients or we can say that this day marks the hope for cancer patients that cancer is curable. This day is celebrated in memory of 12-year-old Melinda Rose from Canada, who did not lose hope when she was diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer.
September 22 – World Rhino Day
It is celebrated on September 22 every year. Dan is raising awareness and building a safe natural habitat for this amazing species.
September 23 – International Day of Sign Languages
On September 23, the UN General Assembly declared that day the 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 users of sign language.
September 25 – World Pharmacist Day
It is celebrated on September 25 every year. In 2009, the Congress of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) in Istanbul, Turkey designated September 25 as the annual World Pharmacists Day (WPD).
September 25 – Antyodaya Diwas
In 2014, on 25 September, ‘Antyodaya Diwas’ was declared to honor the 98th birth anniversary of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya.
September 26 – European Day of Languages
The European Day of Languages is celebrated on September 26 every year in order to promote public awareness of the importance of language learning and the protection of linguistic heritage.
It starts the last week in September and ends on the last Sunday in September – Day of the Deaf
The Day of the Deaf or the International Week of the Deaf begins on the last week of September and ends on the last Sunday of the month. It is also known as the World Day of the Deaf. The day draws attention not only to the affected person, but also to the general public, politicians and development bodies to the achievements and challenges faced by the deaf community.
September 26 – World Contraception Day
World Contraception Day is celebrated on September 26 every year. It is a global campaign to raise awareness of available contraceptive methods and enable young people to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health.
September 26 – World Environmental Health Day
That day was declared by the International Federation for Environmental Health.
September 26 (fourth Sunday) – World Rivers Day
World Rivers Day is celebrated on the last Sunday in September. In 2022, it falls on September 26. The day highlights the importance of rivers and raises awareness and encourages people to improve and save water, rivers around the world. It is necessary to take care of our water resources.
September 27 – World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day is celebrated every year on September 27 to highlight the importance of tourism in helping to create jobs and build the future for millions of people around the world.
September 28 – World Rabies Day
World Rabies Day is observed on September 28 every year to raise awareness of rabies prevention and to highlight progress in defeating this terrible disease.
September 28 – International Day of Universal Access to Information (IDUAI)
The International Day of Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) 2022 is celebrated on September 28 every year. The day focuses on the right to seek, receive and impart information.
September 29 – World Heart Day
World Heart Day is celebrated every year on September 29. This day informs people about heart disease and stroke which are the leading cause of death in the world.
September 30 – International Day of Translators
The International Day of Translators is celebrated on September 30 every year. This day provides an opportunity to honor the work of language experts. It also plays an important role in bringing nations together and strengthening world peace and security.
So these are the national and international days in September 2023 which can also help you prepare for several exams and improve your general knowledge.
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