Special Days in April 2023

The month of April is the fourth of the year. Read the entire article to learn about all the upcoming important days in April dates and their significance. This will allow you to make the most of the event while also broadening your knowledge. There are various holidays and festivals earmarked to commemorate the Important Days in April. They are both of national as well as international significance. Communities worldwide celebrate them with great enthusiasm…

1st April 2023: Utkal Diwas, April Fools’ Day
Utkal Divas is celebrated to remember the historical event in 1936 when Odisha became a separate province from Bengal and Bihar. Orissa was the first state to be formed based on the language Oriya. It was the first to be used in the court of Ashoka, which later on became the official government language in the region

For what  April Fools’ Day celebrated? : Each year on April 1, April Fools’ Day is celebrated in several countries by different cultures, with the goal being to try and play a trick on someone.
It is thought that April Fools’ Day first came about in 1582, as France made the change from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar.

While the new year got underway with the spring equinox around the date of April 1 in the Julian calendar, the Gregorian calendar begins the year on January 1.

Therefore, anyone who still celebrated the new year in the last week of March until 1 was laughed at and called “April fools”

2 April 2023: World Autism Awareness Day

World Autism Day is an annual celebration of autistic people to raise awareness of developmental disorders and neurodivergence. You can show support on World Autism Day by posting about autism, celebrating neurodiversity at local events, and listening to the stories of neurodiverse individuals.

4 April 2023: International Day for Mine Awareness

The United Nations’ International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is celebrated every year on the 4th of April. The United Nations’ International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is celebrated every year on the 4th of April

5 April 2023: National Maritime Day

National Maritime Day is marked in India on 5 April. The day is celebrated and observed in order to raise awareness about intercontinental commerce and the need for defending and preserving the country’s maritime zone. This year marks the 59th edition of National Maritime Day. National Maritime Day is celebrated every year on 5th April to commemorate the maiden voyage of the first Indian flag merchant vessel ‘S.S LOYALTY’ from Mumbai to London, on April 5th, 1919.

7 April 2023: why we celebrate World Health Day

World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated on the 7th April every year. Every year, World Health Day focuses on contemporary health issues that require immediate attention, with varied themes.

10 April 2023: World Homeopathy Day

The World Homeopathy Day is celebrated each year on April 10 to pay tribute to homoeopathy and its contribution to the world of medicine. The day is observed on the occasion of the birth anniversary of German physician Dr Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homoeopathy.

11 April 2023: National Safe Motherhood Day, National Pet Day

National Safe Motherhood Day: TThe day aims to work towards providing better medical facilities to pregnant or new mothers to reduce the maternal. he day aims to work towards providing better medical facilities to pregnant or new mothers to reduce the maternal.

National Pet Day : National Pet Day on April 11th dedicates the day to those pets who may not always get the companionship and attention pets deserve. While loving our pets is something we do every day, the observance encourages helping out orphaned pet companions. It will improve their health and enhance their opportunities for adoption.

14 April 2023: why we celebrate  Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti B.R. Ambedkar, popularly known as Babasaheb Ambedkar, was an economist, politician, and social reformer who fought for the rights of the Dalit community who were considered as untouchables back in the day (they are still considered untouchables in certain parts of the country). A principal architect of the Constitution of India, Ambedkar also advocated for women’s rights and labours’ rights.

18 April 2023: World Heritage Day

World Heritage Day The International Day for Monuments and Sites also known as World Heritage Day is an international observance held on 18 April each year around the world with different types of activities, including visits to monuments and heritage sites, conferences, round tables and newspaper articles.

19 April 2023: World Liver Day

World Liver Day: Liver is the second largest and one of the most complex organs in the body, yet awareness regarding liver diseases continues to be low. This is why, World Liver Day is observed on April 19 every year — to create awareness about diseases related to the liver

21 April 2023: Civil Services Day, Secretaries Day

Civil Services Day This date is chosen to commemorate the day when first Home Minister of Independent India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel addressed the probationers of Administrative Services Officers in 1947 at Metcalf House, Delhi, he referred to civil servants as the ‘steel frame of India’
Secretaries Day: dministrative Professionals Day is a day observed yearly in a small number of countries. It is not a public holiday in any of them. In some countries, it falls within Administrative Professionals Week.

22 April 2023: why we celebrate  Earth Day

: Earth Day Every year on April 22, people around the world celebrate Earth Day. The day marks the start of the environmental movement in 1970, and for the past 52 years has resulted in policy change and a greater awareness of the environment. According to the Earth Day Network, 1 billion people participate in Earth Day festivities each year in 192 countries.

23 April 2023: World Book and Copyright Day

World Book and Copyright Day In the year 1995, the UNESCO decided to celebrate the World Book and Copyright Day on April 23 to mark the birth and death anniversaries of several renowned authors. The chosen date is symbolic in world literature as on this date famous literary figures – Cervantes, Shakespeare, and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega died

24 April 2023: National Panchayatiraj Day

National Panchayati Raj Day is the national celebration that commemorates the Panchayati Raj Systems in India. It is celebrated every year on the 24th of April. The day is also marked to honour the passing of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act in 1992. India has more than 6 lakh villages and is governed by the Panchayati Raj system which is one of the oldest governing bodies in the country.

25 April 2023: World Malaria Day

World Malaria Day is an international observance commemorated every year on 25 April and recognizes global efforts to control malaria. Globally, 3.3 billion people in 106 countries are at risk of malaria. In 2012, malaria caused an estimated 627,000 deaths, mostly among African children

26 April 2023: World Intellectual Property Day

World Intellectual Property Day is observed every year on April 26. The day is celebrated to raise awareness of the impact of how patents, copyright, trademarks and design affect our daily life. The role of intellectual property (IP) rights is used for encouraging, innovation and creativity in societies across the globe.

27 April 2023: World Veterinary Day

World Veterinary Day was created in 2000 by the World Veterinary Association to highlight and promote the lifesaving work performed by veterinarians around the globe. The day takes place each year on the last Saturday in the month of April

28 April 2023: World Day for Safety and Health at Work

World Day for Safety and Health at Work: Every day, 6,300 people die as a result of occupational accidents or work-related diseases more than 2.3 million deaths per year. 317 million accidents occur on the job annually; many of these resulting in extended absences from work. The human cost of this daily adversity is vast and the economic burden of poor occupational safety and health practices is estimated at 4 per cent of global Gross Domestic Product each year.

29 April 2023: why we celebrate  International Dance Day

International Dance Day Dance is not just an art form but also extremely beneficial for overall health because it is said that 30 minutes of dance class is equivalent to a jogging session. It is one of the best and most fun fitness exercises in which there is no need to lift heavy weights, no painful stretches, etc. Dance also has various benefits for mental health and is a great way to relax. Every year on April 29, International Dance Day is observed to celebrate this beautiful form of art and to cherish other dance forms globally.

30 April 2023: Ayushman Bharat Diwas

Ayushman Bharat Yojana was started by PM Narendra Modi on 30 April 2018, Since then, 30 April is celebrated as Ayushman Bharat Diwas. This day is celebrated with the aim to spread awareness among the people in rural areas about the government’s healthcare scheme.

30 April – World Veterinary Day

World Veterinary Day: Every year on the last Saturday of April, people around the world come together to raise awareness about the vital roles that veterinarians play. The World Organisation creates this day for animal health and the World Veterinary Association.

FAQs on Important days in April

What are the important days in April?

In April, the most important days are World Health Day, World Heritage Day, Easter, Good Friday, and World Homeopathy Day.

Why is April important?

According to Greek myth, Aprilis was close to Goddess Venus. Hence, the month was named April.

When is Good Friday celebrated in April?

Good Friday falls on 15th April in 2022.

When is World Heritage Day Celebrated in April?

Every Year World Heritage Day is celebrated on 18th April.

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