Lesser know events

Days and events less known

15 October — Global Handwashing Day

Global Handwashing Day is observed on 15 October every year and it was founded by the Global Handwashing Partnership. This day provides an opportunity to design, test and replicate creative ways to encourage people to wash their hands with soap at critical times. In 2008, the first Global Handwashing Day was celebrated.

16 October: Boss Day

National Boss Day or Boss’s Day is celebrated on 16 October to appreciate the works of their employers. The day also acknowledges the hard work, dedication, and challenges faced by the managers or superiors in an organisation.

24 October — World Development Information Day

World Development Information Day is celebrated on 24 October every year to draw the attention of the world to development problems and the need to strengthen international cooperation to solve them.

31 October — Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day is observed on 31 October every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel. He had played an important role in unifying the country.

1 November — All Saints’ Day

On 1 November, All Saints’ Day is celebrated to praise all saints’. All Saints’ Day is also known as All Hallows’ Day or Hallowmas.

5 November — Virat Kohli Birthday

Virat Kohli was born on 5 November 1988 in Delhi. In all the formats of international cricket, he has completed 20,000 runs in the international cricket with the help of 68 centuries and 6 double centuries.

7 November — Infant Protection Day

Infant Protection Day is observed on 7 November to spread awareness regarding protecting, promoting and developing infants. No doubt infants are tomorrow’s citizens. Therefore, it is necessary to protect them as they are the future of the world.

These are the days which I bet you haven’t even heard about!