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Important Days In August National And International

India is a diverse country with a variety of festivals, occasions, and formal holidays celebrated every month. There is diversity in every corner of the country, especially language variation and cultural rituals that are observed in every state. Various events and festivals are enthusiastically commemorated throughout India, and some of them are of international significance. In India, every festival and important day is celebrated with enthusiasm. Every month, there are a number of significant days, such as festivals, historic events, or national or international holidays. Every day is special, but some days are so significant that they have left their imprint on the world's history, social, economic, and geographical environments. The Saka calendar, which has been adopted as the official civil calendar of India in addition to the Gregorian calendar, is used to celebrate the most important national and international days in August. Since learning about each day's activities is difficult, we've made it simple by gathering a list of special days in August. Many special days happen in August, including Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, Friendship Day, and many others. In this article, we've provided you with a list of important days in august national and international days, dates, and events, as well as an explanation of their importance.


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August is an important month in terms of significant days both nationally and internationally. Special days in August 2021 are an important issue for several competitive tests such as UPSC, SSC, NDA, CDS, State PSC, Banking Exams, and other competitive examinations from an examination standpoint. Adda247 has compiled a comprehensive list of important and special days in August 2021 based on the pattern of questions answered in various tests.

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List Of Important Days In August National And International.


Date

Name of Important Days

1 August (First Sunday of August)

Friendship Day

1 August

National Mountain Climbing Day

1 August

Yorkshire Day

4 August

U.S. Coast Guard Day

6 August

Hiroshima Day       

6 August (First Friday of August)

International Beer Day

7 August

National Handloom Day

8 August

Quit India Movement Day

9 August

Nagasaki Day

9 August

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples                        

12 August

International Youth Day

12 August

World Elephant Day

13 August

International Lefthanders Day

13 August

World Organ Donation Day

14 August

Youm-e-Azadi (Pakistan Independence Day)

15 August

National Mourning Day (Bangladesh)

15 August

Independence Day in India

15 August

The Christian feast day

16 August

Bennington Battle Day

17 August

Indonesian Independence Day

19 August

World Photography Day

19 August

World Humanitarian Day

20 August

World Mosquito Day

20 August

Sadbhavna Diwas

20 August

Indian Akshay Urja Day

23 August

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

23 August

European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Stalinism and Nazism

26 August

Women’s Equality Day

29 August

National Sports Day

30 August

Small Industry Day

31 August

Hari Merdeka (Malaysia National Day)


August Special Day: Overview

1 August (First Sunday Of August Month): Friendship Day.

National Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday in August to encourage people all around the world to reconnect with friends. Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of August in nations such as India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, and the United Arab Emirates. Joyce Hall was the one who started National Friendship Day in 1919. Friendship Day is intended to be a day when individuals send cards to each other to celebrate their friendship. Friendship Day will be celebrated on August 2nd this year.


1 August - National Mountain Climbing Day

Every year on August 1st is celebrated as National Mountain Climbing Day. According to tradition, the day was created in honour of the author's son, Bobby Mathews, and his buddy Josh Madigan, who successfully climbed the Adirondack Mountains' 46 High Peaks.


1 August – Yorkshire Day

Every year on August 1st is celebrated as Yorkshire Day. It is the biggest country in the United Kingdom. This day is celebrated to honour everything from the country's history to its most famous citizens.


4 August - U.S. Coast Guard Day

Every year on August 4th, the United States Coast Guard celebrates the founding of the Revenue Marine by Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton on that date in 1790.


6 August – Hiroshima Day

Every year on August 6 is celebrated as Hiroshima Day. The atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on the 6th of august.


6 August (First Friday of August month) - International Beer Day

The first Friday in August is celebrated as International Beer Day. It starts in the year 2007 in Santa Cruz, California.


7 August - National Handloom Day

Every year on the 7th of August, the country's handloom weavers are honoured. This year celebrates the 6th National Handloom Day.


8 August – Quit India Movement Day

On August 8, 1942, Mohandas K. Gandhi began the Quit India Movement at a meeting of the All India Congress Committee in Bombay. It's also known as August Movement or August Kranti.


9 August - Nagasaki Day

The United States dropped a second bomb on Japan at Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, and the device is known as ‘Fat Man.' It was dropped three days after Hiroshima was bombed with an atomic weapon. Importance of the day 9 august in India is Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi led the civil disobedience movement against the British colonists.


9 August - The World's Indigenous Peoples

Every year on August 9th, the United Nations' International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is celebrated to inspire people all over the world to spread the UN's message of indigenous peoples' rights protection and promotion.


12 August – International Youth Day

On August 12th, the world celebrates International Youth Day, which focuses on the development and protection of youth in society. 12 august day special day for youth personality development.


12 August: World Elephant Day

Every year on August 12th, it is celebrated to raise awareness about the need of protecting and preserving elephants. This is how the entire world can come together to help elephants.


13 August - International Lefthanders Day

Every year 13 August is celebrated as Lefthanders Day. It raises awareness of the issues and challenges that left-handed people face.


13 August - World Organ Donation Day

On the 13th of August, World Organ Donation Day is celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation.


14 August - Youm-e-Azadi (Pakistan Independence Day)

Every year on August 14 is celebrated as Youm-e-Azadi, or Pakistan Independence Day. Following the end of the British administration in 1947, Pakistan gained independence and was designated a sovereign nation on this day.


15 August - National Mourning Day (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh celebrates National Mourning Day on August 15th. On this day, Bangladesh's first president, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and the majority of his family members was assassinated.


15 August – Independence Day In India

India celebrates Independence Day every year on the 15th of August. India achieved independence from British domination on this day. It reminds us of the beginning of a new era free of more than 200 years of British colonialism. India honours all former leaders who battled for India's independence. On this day, India's Prime Minister hoists the tricolour (Tiranga) at the Red Fort in Old Delhi and delivers a speech to the country. In Delhi, a variety of cultural programmes involving schools and organisations are held. This year the celebrations will be different because of the COVID-19 pandemic.


15 August - Christian feast day of the Assumption Of The Virgin Mary.

The Assumption of Mary, a Christian feast day commemorating the Virgin Mary's journey into Heaven following her death, is celebrated on August 15th. It is simple equivalent in portions of Europe and South America. It's also called the Blessed Virgin Mary's Assumption.


16 August - Bennington Battle Day

Every year on August 16th, Bennington Battle Day is celebrated to honour the Battle of Bennington, which took place on that date in 1777.


17 August - Indonesian Independence Day

Every year on August 17th is celebrated as Indonesian Independence Day. The declaration of independence from Dutch colonialism in 1945 is celebrated on this day.


19 August - World Photography Day

Every year on August 19, World Photography Day is celebrated to promote awareness about the value of photography.


19 August - World Humanitarian Day

Every year on August 19, the world celebrates World Humanitarian Day to honour humanitarian workers who put their lives on the line to help others. The given day also recognises the contributions of women in crisis situations around the world.


20 August - World Mosquito Day

Every year on August 20th, World Mosquito Day commemorates the discovery in 1897 by British doctor Sir Ronald Ross that "female mosquitoes transmit malaria between people."


20 August -Sadbhavna Diwas

Every year on August 20th is commemorated as Sadbhavna Divas is held to honour the memory of our late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Sadbhavna is a Sanskrit word that signifies "goodwill" and "genuineness."


20 August -Indian Akshay Urja Day

On August 20th, India's annual Akshay Urja Day is observed to raise awareness about the country's renewable energy development. It's a promotion that began in 2004 and continues to this day. On this day, Rajiv Gandhi, India's former Prime Minister, was born.


22 August - Raksha Bandhan

The celebration honours the strong bond that exists between brother and sister. In 2021, the Rakhi festival will be held on August 22nd.


22 August - Narali Purnima

It's also known as Nariyal Purnima, or Coconut Day, and it's celebrated across Maharashtra and the Konkan region. This year, on August 22, 2021, it will be commemorated.


23 August - International Day For The Memorial Of The Slave Trade

Every year on the 23rd of August, we remember the tragedy of the slave trade in memory of all peoples who were affected by the transatlantic slave trade.


23 August - European Day Of Remembrance For Victims Of Stalinism And Nazism

Every year on August 23, this day is observed as a day of memorial for victims of totalitarian regimes such as Communism, Fascism, and Nazism. In some countries, it is also called Black Ribbon Day. 


26 August - Women's Equality Day

This day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which granted women the right to vote. The United States Congress designated August 26 as Women's Equality Day in 1971.


26 August: International Dog Day

On August 26th, it is celebrated to honour the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year.


29 August - National Sports Day

Every year on August 29th, National Sports Day is observed to commemorate the birthday of field hockey player Dhyan Chand. Rashtriya Khel Divas is also called National Sports Day.


30 August - Small Industry Day

Every year on August 30th, Small Industry Day is celebrated to support and promote smaller firms.


30 August - Janmashtami

The Janmashtami festival celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, also known as Kanhaiya. He is honoured as one of Lord Vishnu's most powerful human incarnations. One of the most festive events of the Janmashtami celebration is Dahi Handi. This year, it will be celebrated on August 30th.


31 August - Hari Merdeka

Every year on August 31, Hari Merdeka (also celebrated as Malaysia National Day) is celebrated.

FAQs on Important Days and Dates in August

Question 1: What are the important national days in August?

Answer:

  • National Mountain Climbing Day.

  • National Handloom Day.

  • National Mourning Day (Bangladesh).

  • National Sports Day.

Question 2: What is the importance of the August 3 special day?

Answer: Christopher Columbus sailed on his first voyage to what became known as the New World on August 3, 1492. Columbus wanted to locate a western path to the Far East with three ships and a crew of ninety. Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria, on the other hand, landed in the Bahamas.