Month: February 2022

World Marriage Day is celebrated every year on the second Sunday in February, sometimes coinciding with St. Valentine’s Day. This year, it takes place on February 13. World Marriage Day officially began in 1983 in the United States of America.…

International Condom Day is celebrated on 13th February every year, one day before Valentine’s Day. The day is a fun, tongue-in-cheek way of reminding people to practice safety when being intimate with their partners. The day was set up as a way…

As we near the end of Valentine’s Week, people are getting ready to celebrate Hug Day with their special someone. It is celebrated on the sixth day of Valentine’s Week. This year, it falls on Saturday, February 12. Hug Day…

Whether you’re a seasoned scientist who doesn’t mind getting your hands dirty or the thought of math and dissection makes you blanch, on Darwin Day on February 12 we celebrate Charles Darwin’s work and science in general. Take the extra…

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11 allows us to honor women’s significant achievements in science and place a much-needed focus on girls entering Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers. As the fastest-growing segment…

World Day of the Sick is a Catholic Church awareness day, or observance, on February 11, aimed at praying and sharing, sacrificing one’s suffering for the welfare of the church, and urging everyone to see the face of Christ in…

Propose Day is celebrated on 8th February. Propose Day is usually the second day of Valentine’s Week and a day after Rose Day. Although Valentine’s Day is observed all around the world, Propose Day is celebrated as a day in…

World Cancer Day is observed worldwide on 4th February. The aim is to inform and encourage people on its prevention, early detection, and treatment. This initiative was taken by the Union for International Cancer Control to campaign and advocate for…

World Wetlands Day, celebrated annually on 2nd February, aims to raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and the planet. This day also marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2…