Mark Your Calendars: Significant Days and Events in November 2024
Kathmandu, Nepal - As November kicks off, a diverse array of significant days, observances, and national and international events will sweep across the globe, encompassing crucial social, environmental, and cultural issues. Here's the comprehensive list of notable dates in November 2024:
International Dates to Remember
- 5th November (Tuesday): World Tsunami Awareness Day - A global day aimed at raising awareness about tsunamis, focusing on evacuation procedures, early warning systems, and disaster relief efforts.
- 6th November (Wednesday): Melbourne Cup Day, National Nachos Day, International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict - Australians are celebrating their iconic horse racing event held on this date. Meanwhile, celebrate national nacho day by indulging in your favorite Mexican snack.
- 7th November (Thursday): National Cancer Awareness Day, Infant Protection Day, Chhath Puja Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman Birthday - On this day, the Indian government declared it as National Cancer Awareness Day to raise awareness about cancer. Chhath Puja is observed by Hindu communities across the world as a thanksgiving festival for Lord Pralaya (the preserver of souls) after the sun's eclipse.
- 11th November (Monday): Armistice Day, National Education Day - On this day, India celebrates the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad – the former Education Minister to independent India and a prominent figure in educational policies.
Other Notable Events
In addition to these notable events, some other significant dates and observances worth mentioning include: - November 1: World Vegan Day, Haryana Day & Rajyotsava Day (Karnataka Formation Day) - November 2: Govardhan Puja, All Souls' Day, Parumala Perunnal - November 3: World Sandwich Day, World Jellyfish Day - November 8: World Radiography Day ; Lal Krishna Advani's Birthday - November 10: Kartarpur Corridor Inauguration; World Public Transport Day & World Immunisation Day - November 12: Armistice Day (Remembrance Day/Veterans' day), National Education Day - November 14: National Children's Day, Jawaharlal Nehru Jayanti, World Diabetes Day - November 17: International Students Day, Africa Industrialization Day, US Presidential Elections (Though Schedule may be different) - November 18 and onwards - World Usability Day, Guru Nanak Jayanti & Jharkhand Foundation Day; - November 22 and 28 - World Hello Day & Thanksgiving Day(Both on fourth Thursday of November); - November 26: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women - December 7-9 : Festival dates that are being updated for readers