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World Rhino Day is observed on September 22 to raise awareness about protecting the five surviving rhino species: White, Black, Greater One-horned, Javan and Sumatran. Only about 27,000 rhinos remain in the wild, compare...
International Snakebite Awareness Day is observed every year on 19 September to raise awareness of snakebite envenoming and its effects on health. The theme for 2026 is “Disabilities from snakebite envenoming: The Hidden...
World Alzheimer's Day is observed on September 21 to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and dementia. First observed in 1994, it is organised by Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI). Alzheimer's is the most com...
World Water Monitoring Day is observed every year on 18 September. It aims to build public awareness about the need to monitor water quality and protect water resources.
International Red Panda Day 2026 was marked on September 19, the third Saturday of September. It raises awareness about conserving the red panda and about threats such as habitat loss, deforestation and poaching. The Int...
World Bamboo Day is observed on September 18 to raise awareness about bamboo. Bamboo is a fast-growing grass, and some species can grow up to 36 inches (91 cm) in 24 hours. There are over 1,500 species worldwide, used in...
The International Day for Interventional Cardiology is observed on September 16. The UN General Assembly proclaimed it in 2022 to spread awareness of cardiovascular diseases and interventional heart procedures. The date...
World Ozone Day, observed on September 16, raises awareness about protecting the ozone layer, which shields Earth by reducing harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation reaching the surface. The day commemorates the Montreal Pro...
World Lymphoma Awareness Day, started by the Lymphoma Coalition in 2004, is observed on September 15 to raise awareness about lymphoma and the lymphatic system. Lymphoma is a blood cancer affecting lymphocytes, a type of...
The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), launched in 2020 by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to raise awareness on drug abuse and offer prevention, treatment and rehabilitation, has reached 34.54 crore citiz...
The International Day to Protect Education from Attack is observed every year on 9 September to stress the need to safeguard education during armed conflict; its 2026 theme is “Can Education Survive Attack? The Resilienc...
The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies was observed on 7 September 2026 to build awareness and encourage action for better air quality. The theme for 2026 is "Clean Air, Healthy Choices: Acting Together for Pe...
