Festival season in India happens throughout the year. But especially in India, everyone waits for February, because it is the last month of the winter season. Apart from this, many important national and international events also take place in February. Today we will tell you which events are on which dates in February.
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1 February- Indian Coast Guard Day
The Indian Coast Guard celebrates its foundation day on 1 February. This year the Indian Coast Guard is celebrating its 46th Foundation Day. Let us tell you that the Indian Coast Guard has played an important role in securing the Indian coasts and enforcing rules within the maritime zones of India.
2 February (2february) – World Wetlands Day
World Wetland Day is celebrated internationally every year on 2 February. World Wetland Day is organized to raise global awareness about the important role of wetlands for people and our planet. Let us tell you that on this day in the year 1971, a Convention on Wetlands was adopted in Ramsar city of Iran on the coast of Caspian Sea. World Wetlands Day was first celebrated on February 2, 1997, on the completion of 16 years of the Ramsar Convention.
2 February – RA Awareness Day
RA Awareness Day is Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day and is celebrated on 2 February to spread awareness for patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.
2 February – Surajkund Crafts Fair
Surajkund Crafts Mela is celebrated from 2 February to 18 February 2024 at Surajkund, District Faridabad, Haryana. It is a celebration of Indian folk traditions and cultural heritage. Let us tell you that in this fair, the richness and diversity of India’s handicrafts, handlooms and cultural fabric can be seen. It is organized every year at Surajkund near Delhi by the Haryana Tourism Department to promote handicraft items.
3 February – National Golden Retriever Day
In some countries, National Golden Retriever Day is celebrated on 3 February. Let us tell you that Golden Retriever is one of the most popular dog breeds. They are the best friend for any dog lover and are a cause for celebration and admiration because of their calm nature, intelligence and playfulness.
4 February – World Cancer Day
World Cancer Day is celebrated every year on 4th February all over the world. This day is celebrated by WHO to make people aware about cancer disease and how to cure it.
4 February- National Day of Sri Lanka
Every year on 4 February, the national day of Sri Lanka is celebrated as Independence Day. Let us tell you that Sri Lanka got independence from British rule on 4 February 1948.
4 February to 12 February – International Development Week
International Development Week (IDW) is celebrated from 6 February to 12 February. This year marks the 30th anniversary of International Development Week in Canada. The day provides information about different roles and career paths in the international development sector.
6 February – International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is observed on 6 February to spread awareness and educate people about the consequences and problems caused by genital mutilation.
8 February – Safer Internet Day
Safe Internet Day is celebrated every year on 8th February. The day calls upon all stakeholders to come together to make the Internet a safer and better place for all, especially children and youth.
7 February to 14 February – Valentine Week
February is also called the month of love. Valentine Week starts from 7th February and the main Valentine’s Day is celebrated on 14th February.
9 February- Death anniversary of Baba Amte
Baba Amte was an Indian social activist and social activist. He was particularly known for his work for the rehabilitation and empowerment of people suffering from leprosy.
10 February – National Deworming Day
National Deworming Day is celebrated every year on 10th February. This is an initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India to make every child in the country worm-free.
10 February – World Pulses Day
World Pulses Day is celebrated to spread awareness about the nutritional and environmental benefits of pulses as part of sustainable food production.
11 February- World Sick Day
World Sick Day is celebrated all over the world on 11 February. The day was started by Pope John Paul II as a way for believers to pray for those suffering from illness.
11 February – International Day of Women and Girls in Science
This day is celebrated to recognize the role of women and girls in the field of science, not only as beneficiaries but also as key agents of change. Therefore this day focuses on achieving full and equal access and participation in science for women and girls.
12 February – Darwin Day
Every year February 12 is celebrated as Darwin Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Charles Darwin, the father of evolutionary biology in 1809. This day highlights Darwin’s contributions to evolutionary and plant science. Let us tell you that in 2015, Darwin’s ‘Origin of Species’ was chosen as the most influential academic book in history.
February 12 – Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday
February 12 is celebrated as the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, the most popular president in the history of the United States. This day is also known as Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday, Abraham Lincoln Day or Lincoln Day.
12 February – National Productivity Day
It is celebrated every year on 12th February to enhance the productivity culture in India. It is celebrated by the National Productivity Council (NPC) with a theme.
13 February – World Radio Day
World Radio Day is celebrated on 13 February to raise awareness about the importance of radio. In many countries it is the primary source of providing information.
13 February – Sarojini Naidu Jayanti
13 February is celebrated as the birth anniversary of the Nightingale of India i.e. Sarojini Naidu. He was born on 13 February 1879 in Hyderabad to scientist and philosopher Aghornath Chattopadhyay and Barda Sundari Devi. She was the first Indian woman president of the Indian National Congress and the first woman Governor of the United Provinces, now known as Uttar Pradesh.
13 February – International Epilepsy Day
Every year the second Monday of February is celebrated as International Epilepsy Day. This day spreads awareness about the facts related to epilepsy.
14 February – Saint Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day or the festival of Saint Valentine is celebrated every year on 14 February. Valentine’s Day is named after Saint Valentine, a Catholic priest who lived in Rome in the third century.
14 February- World Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day
A celebration called World Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Day is celebrated every year on 14 February to draw people’s attention and educate them about congenital heart defects.
15 February – World Anthropology Day
World Anthropology Day is celebrated every year on the third Thursday of February. This day is celebrated to educate the general public about anthropology.
17 February to 27 February – Taj Mahotsav
Every year on 17 February, Taj Mahotsav is celebrated in Agra, which highlights the rich cultural heritage of our country.
20 February – Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day
Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day is celebrated on 20 February. On this day, this state got the status of Union Territory and was named Arunachal Pradesh.
20 February – Mizoram Foundation Day
Every year on 20 February, Mizoram, one of the North-Eastern Indian states, celebrates its Foundation Day. This is the day in 1987 when the state officially became the 23rd state of India.
20 February – World Social Justice Day
World Social Justice Day is celebrated every year on 20 February. The main objective of this day is to achieve full employment and support for social integration.
21 February- International Mother Language Day
International Mother Language Day is celebrated across the world every year on 21 February to create awareness about the diversity of languages and their diversity. This day promotes awareness of language and cultural diversity around the world. It was first announced by UNESCO on 17 November 1999.
22 February – World Thinking Day
World Thinking Day is also known as Chintan Diwas. This day is celebrated every year on 22 February by Girl Scouts and Girl Guides in 150 countries.
23 February – World Day of Peace and Understanding
World Understanding and Peace Day is celebrated every year on 23 February. Actually, this day serves to remember the inaugural conference of Rotary International.
24 February- Central Excise Day
Central Excise Day is celebrated every year on 24 February in India. So as to encourage the employees of Excise Department to prevent corruption in manufacturing business and provide best possible practice services to fulfill the Central Excise duties in a better manner.
27 February – World NGO Day
World NGO Day is dedicated to recognizing, celebrating and honoring all non-governmental and non-profit organizations and the people behind them who contribute to society.
28 February – National Science Day
National Science Day is celebrated every year on 28 February in India to mark the discovery of the Raman effect by Indian physicist Sir Chandrashekhar Venkata Raman. He discovered the Raman effect on 28 February 1928 and for this discovery he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.
28 February – Rare Disease Day
This day is celebrated to spread awareness among the common people.
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