SEPTEMBER 1^st – 7^th: National Nutrition Week

• National Nutrition Week is observed every year from 1^st September to 7^th September to make people aware about the importance of nutrition for the Human Body and wellbeing of health.
• Good nutrition helps to manage healthy weight, maintains the immune system and provides energy.

SEPTEMBER 2^nd: V-J Day

• On 2^nd September 1945 Japan surrendered aboard the U.S.S Missouri, anchored in Tokyo Bay and so, Victory over Japan is celebrated on 2^nd September.

SEPTEMBER 2^nd: World Coconut Day

• World Coconut Day is observed on 2^nd September every year to make people aware about the importance of this crop in poverty reduction.
• This day also commemorate the formation day of Asian Pacific Coconut Community (APCC).

SEPTEMBER 3^rd: Skyscraper Day

• Skyscraper Day is observed on 3^rd September every year to commemorate the birthday of the famous architect William Can Aien who is genius in constructing the Chrysler Building which is one of the iconic landmark in New York city.
• This day marks the ability of the man to construct industrial masterpiece.

SEPTEMBER 5^th: Teacher’s Day

• Teacher’s Day in India is celebrated on 5^th September every year to mark the birth anniversary of India’s 2^nd President Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan.
• On this day we appreciate and acknowledge the efforts of teachers in making responsible individual.

SEPTEMBER 8^th: International Literacy Day

• International Literacy Day is observed on 8^th September every year to make people aware about the importance of literacy which no doubt is a matter of dignity and human rights.
• You must also know that it is key component of the UNs Sustainable Developmental Goals.

SEPTEMBER 10^th: World Suicide Prevention Day

• World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is observed on 10^th September every year to raise awareness to prevent the cases of suicide.
• This day is organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and is co-sponsored by WHO.

SEPTEMBER 14^th: Hindi Diwas

• Hindi Divas is celebrated on 14^th September as on this day the Constituent Assembly of India had adopted Hindi written in Devanagari script in 1949 as the official language of the Republic of India.

SEPTEMBER 14^th: World First Aid Day

• World First Aid Day is observed on 14^th September to raise awareness among public about how first aid can save lives in case of crisis. According to the International Federation, first aid should be accessible to all people and should be an important part of the developmental societies.

SEPTEMBER 15^th: Engineer’s Day

• Engineer’s Day is celebrated in India on 15^th September every year to mark the tribute to the Indian Engineer Bharat Ratna Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya.
• UNESCO celebrates March 4^th of every year as World Engineer’s day at the international level.

SEPTEMBER 15^th: International Day of Democracy

• International Day of Democracy is observed on 15^th September to remind people that democracy is about people.
• This day provide an opportunity to make people understand about the importance of democracy and the effective realisation of Human Rights.

SEPTEMBER 16^th: World Ozone Day

• World Ozone Day is observed on 16^th Sept. annually. On this day in 1987 the Montreal Protocol was signed.
• Since 1994, World Ozone Day is celebrated which was established by the UN General Assembly.
• This day reminds people about the depletion of Ozone Layer and to find solutions to preserve it.

SEPTEMBER 19^th: International Talk Like a Pirate Day

• International Talk Like a Pirate Day is celebrated on 19^TH September annually.
• In 1995, it was celebrated first time.
• This day encourages people to talk and dress like the sea plunderers of yesteryears.

SEPTEMBER 21^st: International Day of Peace

• International Day of Peace (UN) is observed on 21 September around the world.
• For the first time it was observed in September 1982 and in 2001, the General Assembly adopted a resolution 55/282, which established 21^st September as International Day of Peace of non-violence and cease fire.

SEPTEMBER 21^st: World Alzheimer’s Day

• The World Senior Citizens‘ Day is an important moment to remind the government of its commitment to work for the welfare of older persons.
• To help them end hunger and poverty for the elderly and people of all ages.
• It is a day to remember and celebrate the older persons and thank them for their contributions.

SEPTEMBER 22^nd: Rose Day

• Rose Day is observed on 21^st September for the welfare 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 the memory of a 12-year-old Melinda Rose of Canada, who when diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer and did not give up hope.

SEPTEMBER 22^nd: World Rhino Day

• World Rhino Day is celebrated on September 22^nd every year.
• This special day provides the opportunity for cause-related organizations, NGOs, zoos, and members of the public to celebrate rhinos in their own unique ways.

SEPTEMBER 26^th: World Contraception Day

• World Contraception Day is observed on 26^th September annually.
• It is a global campaign to improve the awareness about the contraceptive methods available and enable the young people to make informed decisions regarding their sexual and reproductive health.

SEPTEMBER 26^th: World Maritime Day

• World Maritime Day is observed annually on 26^th September to raise awareness about the importance of gender equality which is also necessary to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to highlight the contribution of women in the maritime sector.
• The theme of 2020 is “Sustainable shipping for a sustainable planet“.

SEPTEMBER 27^th: World Rivers Day

• World Rivers Day is celebrated on last Sunday of September. In 2020, it falls on 27^th September.
• This 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 our water resources.

SEPTEMBER 27^th: World Tourism Day

• World Tourism Day is annually celebrated on 27^th September to highlight the importance of tourism which help in generating employment and build future for millions of people around the world.
• World Tourism Day 2019 theme is “Tourism: Building Peace! Fostering Knowledge!”.

SEPTEMBER 28^th: World Rabies Day

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

SEPTEMBER 29^th: World Heart Day

• World Heart Day is observed annually on 29^th September.
• This day informs people about the heart disease and stroke which is the world’s leading cause of death.
• Theme: Use Heart to beat Cardiovascular Disease.