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February Commemorations

1 February
Presentation of Union Budget

The Union Budget 2023 is about to be completed as a whole. On Wednesday, February 1, the Union Budget for this year will be presented. However, the live streaming of the Union Budget presentation will begin at 11 am on the official channels.

Indian Coast Guard Day

On 1st February, the Indian Coast Guard celebrates its foundation day. This year, the Indian Coast Guard is celebrating its 46th Raising Day.  Indian Coast Guard has played a significant role in securing the Indian Coasts and enforcing regulations within the Maritime Zones of India


2 February

World Wetlands Day

Every year on 2nd February, World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally. This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in Ramsar, Iran. It was first celebrated in 1997. World Wetlands Day 2020 theme is ‘Wetlands and biodiversity’.

RA Awareness Day

RA Awareness Day is Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day and is observed on 2 February to spread awareness for patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.


3 February

National Golden Retriever Day

In some countries, February 3rd is National Golden Retriever Day. There is a good reason why the Golden Retriever is one of the most popular dog breeds. They are ideal best friends for any dog lover and a cause for celebration and appreciation because of their placid disposition, intelligence, and playfulness.


4 February

World Cancer Day

Every year on 4 February World Cancer Day is observed globally and is celebrated by WHO to aware people of the disease Cancer and how to cure it. The 2020 theme is ‘I Am and I Will’. According to WHO, the theme is an empowering call to action urging for personal commitment and represents the power of individual action taken now to impact the future.

National Day of Sri Lanka

On 4 February every year, Sri Lanka’s National Day is celebrated as Independence Day.
Sri Lanka got freedom from British rule on 4 February 1948.

Surajkund Crafts Mela

Surajkund Crafts Mela is celebrated at Surajkund, District Faridabad, Haryana from 4 February to 20 February 2023. It is a celebration of Indian folk traditions and cultural heritage. In this Mela, the richness, and diversity of handicrafts, handlooms, and cultural fabric of India are seen. It is one of the most famous fairs, organized every year in Surajkund, Haryana, Near Delhi, by Haryana Tourism Department to promote handicrafts items.


5 February to 13 February

Kala Ghoda Festival

Kala Ghoda Arts Festival will start on 5 February 2023.  
The festival presents plenty of events that reflect the rich history of art in Mumbai.


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 that females faced due to genital mutilation.

6 February to 12 February
International Development Week

International Development Week (IDW) is celebrated from 6 February to 12 February and this year marks the 30th anniversary of International Development Week in Canada. This day informs about different roles and career paths in the international development sector. 


8 February
Safer Internet Day 

This year, it is celebrated on 8 February. The day calls for all stakeholders to join together to make the internet a safer and better place for all, mainly for children and young people.


10 February
National De-Worming Day

It is observed on 10 February. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India to make every child worm-free in the country.
World Pulses Day

 It is observed on 10 February to spread awareness about the nutritional and environmental benefits of pulses as part of sustainable food production.


11 February
PunyaTithi of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Ji

World Day of the Sick

It is observed on 11 February. The day was introduced by Pope John Paul II as a way for believers
to offer prayers for those suffering from illness.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science

It is observed on 11 February to recognize the role of women and girls in science, not only as beneficiaries but also as agents of change. Therefore, the day focuses on achieving full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls. Also, to achieve gender equality and empowerment of women and girls.


12 February
Darwin Day

12 February is celebrated every year as Darwin Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of the father of evolutionary biology, Charles Darwin in 1809. This day highlights Darwin’s contribution to evolutionary and plant science. In 2015, Darwin’s ‘Origin of Species has voted the most influential academic book in history.

Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday

12 February is celebrated as the birthday of the most popular president in United States history namely Abraham Lincoln. This day is also known as Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday, Abraham Lincoln Day, or Lincoln Day.

12 February – National Productivity Day

It is observed on 12 February annually to increase 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 several countries, it is the primary source for providing information.

13 February – Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary 

13th February is celebrated as the birth anniversary of the Nightingale of India i.e. Sarojini Naidu. She was born on 13 February 1879 in Hyderabad to scientist and philosopher Aghornath Chattopadhyaya and Barada Sundari Devi. She was the first Indian woman President of the Indian National Congress and also the first woman governor of an Indian state that is Governor of United Province which is now known as Uttar Pradesh.

14 February – Saint Valentine’s Day

On 14 February every year, Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine is observed. Valentine’s Day is named after a Catholic priest named Saint Valentine who lived in Rome in the 3rd Century.

14 February – International Epilepsy Day

Every year the second Monday of February is observed as International Epilepsy Day, and this year it is celebrated on 14 February which coincides with Valentine’s Day. The day spreads awareness and educates people about the true facts of epilepsy and the urgent need for improved treatment, better care, and greater investment in research. 

18 February to 27 February – Taj Mahotsav

On 18 February every year Taj Mahotsav or Taj Festival is celebrated at Agra revealing the rich cultural heritage of our country. This festival in 2023 will begin on 18 February and last till 27 February 2021. No doubt, the Taj Mahal represents the magnificence of the Mughal era and displays the finest specimens of Indian craftsmanship.

20 February – Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day

Arunachal Pradesh Foundation Day is celebrated on 20 February as on this day it gained the status of the Union Territory and was named Arunachal Pradesh. 

20 February – World Day of Social Justice

World Day of Social Justice is observed every year on 20 February to encourage people to see how social justice affects poverty eradication. The main aim of this day is to achieve full employment and support for social integration. This day tackle issues like poverty, exclusion, and unemployment.

21 February – International Mother Language Day

International Mother Language Day is celebrated annually on 21 February worldwide to aware of the diversity of the language and its variety. This day promotes the awareness of language and cultural diversity across the world. On 17 November 1999, it was first announced by UNESCO.

22 February – World Thinking Day

World Thinking Day is also known as Thinking Day and is observed on 22 February annually by Girl Scouts and Girl Guides across 150 countries. 

24 February – Central Excise Day

Central Excise Day is observed in India on 24 February every year to encourage the employees of the excise department to carry out the central excise duty in a better way to prevent corruption in the manufacturing business and to carry out the best possible exercise services in India.

27 February – World NGO Day

The day is dedicated to recognizing, celebrating, and honoring all non-governmental and non-profit organizations, and also the people behind them that contribute to society.

28 February – National Science Day

National Science Day is celebrated every year in India on 28 February to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect by the Indian physicist Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman. He discovered the Raman Effect on 28 February 1928 and for this discovery, he was honored with the Nobel Prize in Physics subject in 1930.

28 February – Rare Disease Day

The day raises awareness and generates change for the people who are living with a rare disease, their families, and their carers

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February Aarogyata

February Aarogyata

Month Long Commemorations
Heart Month
A month-long campaign to promote healthy Heart —
a muscular organ that pumps blood through the blood vessels of the circulatory system.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) / Low Vision Awareness Month
AMD is a leading cause of low vision and blindness in people aged 60 years and above.
International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month
A month-long campaign to raise awareness on bacterial or viral illnesses transmitted
from mother to her baby during pregnancy or the delivery process.
February-Full Month National Children’s Dental Health Month USA A month-long campaign to promote the benefits of good oral health among children


Weekly
7-13 February | (First Monday in February) Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week USA A week-long campaign to focus on the emotional wellbeing of children and youth
7-14 February Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness Week USA Congenital Heart Defect is a type of birth defect that affects the structure and working of a baby’s heart
22-28 February National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (NEDA) USA A week-long campaign to educate people about eating disorders
DAYS
4 February World Cancer Day Maldives, Botswana, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Mauritius, Nigeria, India (Bharat)a, Nepal, Lebanon, UK, South Africa and many more countries A day to raise awareness on prevention, detection, and treatment of the cancer
4 February | (First Friday in February) National Wear Red Day USA A day when many people wear red to show their support for the awareness of heart disease
4 February | (First Friday in February) Give Kids A Smile Day USA A day to provide free oral health education, screenings, preventive and restorative treatment to children
6 February Time to Talk Day UK, Philippines, USA, India (Bharat), Australia, Indonesia, Canada A day to draw attention to mental health and the importance of reaching out to others
7 February National Black HIV/ AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) USA A day to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS prevention, care, and treatment in the black community
9 February Toothache Day USA A day to promote the benefits of good oral health to keep painful toothaches away
10 February National Deworming Day India An initiative to make every child in the country worm-free
12 February Sexual & Reproductive Health Awareness Day India (Bharat) A day to raise awareness about sexual and reproductive health
13 February International Condom Day Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, USA, India (Bharat) A day before Valentine’s Day to remind people about wearing a condom to prevent pregnancy and STDs, including HIV.
14 February National Donor Day USA A day dedicated to spread awareness and education about organ, eye and tissue donation.
15 February International Childhood Cancer Day Cyprus, Greece, India (Bharat) A day to raise awareness on prevention, detection, and treatment of childhood cancer
18 February (Third Friday in February) National Caregivers Day USA, Canada A day to honor individuals who selflessly provide personal care, and physical- and emotional support to those who need it most
22 February National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day USA A day to create awareness about risk factors, symptoms, and detection of heart valve disease.
22 February Rare Disease Day USA A day to raise awareness on easy access to treatments of various rare diseases
27 February National Protein day USA, UK, India (Bharat) A day to draw public attention and awareness on the health benefits of protein

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