International Yoga Day - 21 June
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International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on 21 June.
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The day aims to promote the many benefits of practicing yoga.
The date chosen coincides with the summer solstice, the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
International Yoga Day encourages physical, mental and spiritual harmony.
The theme chosen for International Day of Yoga 2023 is "Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam".
The theme represents the shared desire of "One Earth, One Family, One Future".
Yoga promotes meditation, stress reduction, and overall health and vitality.
In 2023, the International Day of Yoga took place on June 21 at the United Nations Headquarters under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
This is the first time that a yoga session was organized by the Prime Minister at this place.
History of International Yoga Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed the idea of a dedicated Yoga Day in 2014 during his speech at the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
On 11 December 2014, all 193 member states of the United Nations unanimously agreed to observe 21 June as the International Day of Yoga.
The inaugural ceremony of International Day of Yoga took place on June 21, 2015.
International Yoga Day has received global recognition and is celebrated in more than 190 countries.
June 2023 Days and Themes
Days | Themes |
14 June - World Blood Donor Day | "Give blood, give plasma, share life, share often." |
13 June - International Albinism Awareness Day | "United in making our voices heard" |
12 June - World Day Against Child Labour | "Social Justice for All. End Child Labour!" |
8 June - World Oceans Day | "Planet Ocean: The Tides Are Changing". |
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