Category Archives: International Holidays

9th of June – International Friends Day

9th of June – International Friends Day
All peoples at all times considered friendship the greatest social and moral value. It is not surprising that in different countries there are holidays dedicated to friends. One of the - International Friends Day is celebrated in several countries annually on June 9. Naturally, in folk art, there are many proverbs, sayings, and aphorisms about…
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15th of May – International Day of Families

15th of May – International Day of Families
International Day of Families, celebrated annually on May 15, was proclaimed by UN General Assembly in 1993. The establishment of this day aims to draw the attention of the public to many problems of the family. And its implementation provides an opportunity to raise awareness in matters relating to families, and to deepen knowledge of…
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9th of May – Europe Day

9th of May – Europe Day
Every year on May 9 in several European countries, and especially in the countries of the European Union (EU), Europe Day is officially celebrated. This day was established with the aim of closer involvement of European citizens in the integration process and was also intended to educate citizens of EU member states and people in…
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8th and 9th of May – Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation

8th and 9th of May – Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation
On November 24, 2004, the UN General Assembly proclaimed May 8 and 9 as the Days of remembrance and reconciliation. Recognizing that states-members can have their Victory, Liberation, and Celebration Days, the UN invited all Member States, organizations of the United Nations system, non-governmental organizations, and individuals to annually celebrate one of these days or…
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