Category: Special dates
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The Magic of Christmas
The magical season of Christmas arrives like a gentle snowflake descending from the sky, wrapping everything in a layer of happiness and coziness. Christmas is beautiful not only because of the lights that twinkle on houses and the carols that fill the air but also because of those unexplainable yet beautiful moments that touch people’s
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Breaking the Silence: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
As the day of commemoration of violence against women approaches, my heart swells with a mixture of sorrow and determination. Sorrow; questioning why this is still an occurrence in society. Determination; to use my voice and raise awareness whilst providing a safe space for women kind. Today is not just merely a day on the
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World Food Day
World Food Day, celebrated annually on October 16th, serves as a powerful reminder of the global challenges we face in ensuring that every person has access to enough safe and nutritious food. It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness about global hunger, promoting food security, and inspiring collective action to ensure that no one goes
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World Mental Health Day
In a fast-paced world filled with demands and distractions, our mental health often takes a backseat. But just as we care for our physical well-being, it’s crucial to pay attention to our mental health. After all, a healthy mind is the foundation for a happier life. In this blog, we’ll explore some simple yet effective
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World Teachers’ Day
Humans are molded into what they become as adults by the adults they are influenced by when they are children, their parents and of course, their teachers. Teachers are often called your “second parents”, and of course, ever since the first day of school when you were clinging to your mom, crying and screaming, for
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Sri Lanka’s Children’s Day
Amidst Sri Lanka’s vibrant culture and our numerous celebrations, there’s a day that outshines all others– Sri Lanka’s Children’s Day, which is celebrated on the 1st of October. This is a day that contains the spirit of childhood, and its significance goes beyond just a day on the calendar. October 1st is a day of
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Breaking Stigma, Saving Lives: World Suicide Prevention Day
Today is not just another day. It’s a day that serves as a poignant reminder of our shared humanity, the struggles many silently bear, and the incredible strength that can be found in hope. World Suicide Prevention Day is more than just an observance; it’s an opportunity for all of us to come together, to
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International Human Rights Day
“Human rights are not a privilege conferred by the government, they are every human being’s entitlement by the virtue of his humanity.” -Mother Teresa- “මානව හිමිකම් යනු රජය විසින් පිරිනමන වරප්රසාදයක් නොවේ. ඒවා සෑම මනුෂ්යයෙකුටම ඔහුගේ මනුෂ්යත්වයේ ගුණාංගය අනුව හිමි වේ.” – තෙරේසා මව්තුමිය – “மனித உரிமைகள் அரசாங்கத்தால் வழங்கப்படும் ஒரு சலுகை அல்ல, அவை ஒவ்வொரு மனிதனுக்கும் அவனுடைய மனிதநேயத்தின் தகுதியால் வழங்கப்படுகின்றன.” -அன்னை தெரேசா- The Human Rights Day
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