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September 01 -07 NATIONAL NUTRITION WEEK
National Nutrition Week is observed to generate awareness about important tips of their health and well-being. Through the national nutrition week campaign people can be educated to maintain their look and feel better. India is one of the top countries which suffer from the problem of malnutrition. In India, national nutrition week addresses the problem of malnutrition, especially among the children and women. Nutrition, being the focal point of health and well being of a nation, is vital for the human resource development, productivity and ultimately to the national growth.
(Image: Golden palanquin of the erstwhile Cochin Maharaja being exhibited in the Athachamaya procession at Tripunithura) |
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September 02 - World Coconut Day
World Coconut Day is observed to promote, coordinate and harmonise coconut development activities. World coconut day was declared by the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC) headquartered at Jakarta, Indonesia, to coincide with APCC’s foundation day. All major coconut-growing countries, including India, are members of the APCC |
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September 05 – TEACHERS’ DAY
Teachers’ Day is observed as a honour to the contributions made by teachers, who have played a significant role in the development of persons and thereby to the society. The day is the birth day (5th September 1888) of Dr.S.Radhakrishnan, the Second President of India whw was a great teacher and academic philosopher. |
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September 08 – WORLD LITERACY DAY
World Literacy Day emphasizes the importance of the literacy to the individuals, society and communities and to commemorate the status of the literacy and adult. This year, International Literacy Day is celebrated under the theme of ‘Literacy and skill development’. Despite progress made, literacy challenges persist, and at the same time the demands for skills required for work, evolve rapidly.
International Literacy Day 2019 will focus on ‘Literacy and Multilingualism.’ Despite progress made, literacy challenges persist, distributed unevenly across countries and populations. Embracing linguistic diversity in education and literacy development is central to addressing these literacy challenges. |
International Literacy Day 2019 will focus on ‘Literacy and Multilingualism.’ Despite ges.
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September 08 – WORLD FIRST AID DAY
World First Aid day is observed globally on the second Saturday in September every year. This Year, it falls on 10th September. The theme of this year is “Domestic Accidents - we are all concerned about that”. Domestic accidents affect all populations, regardless of age, sex, income, or geographic region. First aid training teaches people about the dangers and causes of home accidents and what to do in case of an injury. First aid training is an effective way to raise awareness in the home and within the broader community about safety issues and prevention in a domestic setting. |
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September 09 – MUHARAM
Muharam denotes the beginning of the Islamic year. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. The Islamic community considers this month to be the holiest month. The word Muharam denotes forbidden. The festival of Muharam moves from year to year since the calendar of Islam is a lunar calendar.
(Image: Muharam festival in Ardabil)
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September 11 – ONAM
Onam is the national festival of Kerala. This festival is celebrated on the Thiruvonam day in Chingam, the first month of Malayalam Era. This year Thiruvonam falls on 11th September. Onam is a harvest festival as well as a festival of flowers. The festival for 10 days beginning from ‘Atham’ day to ‘Thiruvonam’ day extend further to culminates with the Aranmula Uthrattathi Vallamkali. According to the legend Mahabali, a great emperor in olden days, ruled Kerala. During his regime there was peace and prosperity everywhere. It is believed that Mahabali visits his old subjects during Thiruvonam day after being sent to the ‘Pathala’ (hell or purgatory) by Vamana. The idol of Thrikkakkara temple is that of Vamana. Thrikkakkara Appan’s idol is placed in front of houses during Onam days in a beautifully decorated floral carpet. Whatever be the legend, Onam is an excellent imagination of a golden era that lost forever or a sweet dream of a model world yet to emerge. Extreme happiness and joy can be observed everywhere during the onam days. Making beautiful pookalams (floral carpets) in front of houses, placing of Thrikkakara Appan, and serving feast are done every day. On the day of Thiruvonam the festival reaches its zenith. The eldest member of the family presents Onappudava (new cloths) to the members. Ladies and children used to swing in oonjals. Boys worship Onathappam (Thrikkaka Appan). Those who reside outside country used to reach their homes on onam days. Even the poor people will have their Onam meals (feast) on Thiruvonam day. After having feast people perform various plays. The most colorful event during Onam holidays is ‘Vallamkali’ (boat race) |
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September 13 – SREE NARAYANA JAYANTHI
Sree Narayana Jayanthy marks the birthday of Narayana Guru, a great saint and social reformer of Kerala. His birthday is on the Chathayam asterism of the Malayalam month of Chingam (August-September). In a society broken into fragments by caste and economic inequality, he emphasised the motto of 'One Caste, One Religion and One god.' Even though the Guru accepted the fundamental principles of the Vedic religion (Sanathana Dharma / Hinduism), he revolted against caste-based ascendancy, caste discrimination and sectarianism. |
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September 16 – WORLD OZONE DAY
The earth’s ozone layer plays an important role in protecting human health and environment. World Ozone Day is observed to commemorate the date of the signing of the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the Ozone Layer, in the year 1987. The theme for the World Ozone Day 2019, to be marked on 16 September, is: “32 Years and Healing”. The theme celebrates over three decades of remarkable international cooperation to protect the ozone layer and the climate under the Montreal Protocol. It reminds us that we must keep up the momentum to ensure healthy people and a healthy planet. |
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September 21-INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR PEACE
The International Day of Peace also known as the World Peace Day is observed to recognise the efforts of those who have worked to end conflict and promote peace. The theme for this year is “Climate Action for Peace”. The theme draws attention to the importance of combating climate change as a way to protect and promote peace throughout the world.
Climate change causes clear threats to international peace and security. Natural disasters displace three times as many people as conflicts, forcing millions to leave their homes and seek safety elsewhere. The salinization of water and crops is endangering food security, and the impact on public health is escalating. The growing tensions over resources and mass movements of people are affecting every country on every continent. |
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September 21 – ALZHEIMER’S DAY
Alzheimer’s Day is observed to generate awareness about Alzheimer’s disease which is most common form of dementia. Globally, dementia is one of the biggest challenges we face, with nearly 50 million people living with dementia worldwide. |
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September 21 – SREE NARAYANA SAMADHI DAY
Sree Narayana Guru Samadhi commemorates the death of the Sree Narayana Guru, saint, prophet and social reformer of Kerala. Sree Narayana Guru lies in the state of samadhi at Sivagiri, Kerala.
(Image: Sivagiri: tomb of Sree Narayana Guru) |
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September 22 – WORLD CANCER FREE DAY (ROSE DAY)
World Cancer Free Day, also known as Rose day, is observed to let all cancer patients aware that they can face the disease with strong willpower and spirit. Alertness about cancer is important not only for supporting the patients, but also for preventing it. Awareness programs on the day also make people aware of the importance of being cautious about cancer.
World Cancer Free Day (Rose Day) is observed in the memory of 12 year old Melinda Rose from Canada, who was diagnosed with Askin’s Tumour, a rare form of Blood Cancer. Doctors predicted that she will not survive more than a couple of weeks, but she lived six months more. Within that period, she successfully cheered up other cancer patients and their caregivers with her letters, poems, and emails.
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September 27 – World Tourism Day
The World Tourism day aims to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic values. This year’s World Tourism Day focuses on Sustainable Tourism – a Tool for Development. Celebrated in line with the 2017 International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, the Day is dedicated to exploring the contribution of tourism to the Sustainable Development Goals. |
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September 29 – WORLD HEART DAY
World Heart Day is a campaign to spread awareness about heart disease and stroke prevention. This is the perfect day to quit smoking, get exercising and start eating healthy – all in the name of keeping heart in good working order, and improving the health and well being of people the world over. |
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September30–INTERNATIONAL TRANSLATION DAY
International Translation Day is the annual event for the literary translation community. It is an opportunity for translators, students, publishers, booksellers, librarians, bloggers and reviewers to come together and debate significant issues within the sector, discuss challenges and celebrate success. "Indigenous languages in the global village, more than just a case of survival" is this year’s theme of International Translation Day. Greater use of indigenous languages means a greater chance of their survival. Losing a language is more than just losing words; it is a loss of unique cultural perspectives and narratives contained within the language and culture, along with its contribution to the richness of diversity. |
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September 29 – WORLD DEAF DAY
World Deaf Day is observed on the last Sunday of the month of September. This year it falls on 30th September. The day is observed to draw the attention of not only of affected people and their families but to draw attention of general public and authorities also towards the achievements of the deaf people as well as deaf people community. |
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