INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

         

International Day of Peace, the day intends to promote peace across the world. The day also aims to recognize and honor those who have worked hard to end conflict and promote peace.

WHEN IS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE?

 21th September


Daily Peace: 365 Days of Renewal (National Geographic)

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE HISTORY

International Day of Peace was established by the United Nations in 1981. Initially the date chosen was third Tuesday of September and it was celebrated on this day till 2002. And then by 2001, the assembly decided that the International Day of Peace should be celebrated annually on 21^st September. 

SYMBOL FOR INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

A peace dove flying with an olive branch in its beak is one of the universally featured symbols for the International Day of Peace.

WHAT DO PEOPLE DO ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE

1.     Plant trees for peace and prepare for a more sustainable future

2.     Light a candle in support of world peace

3.     Conduct peace payers

4.     Take part in peace walks

5.     Arrange exhibitions promoting peace

6.     Take part in peace choir

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