GLOBAL DAY OF PARENTS: JUNE 1, 2015

GLOBAL DAY OF PARENTS

Global Day of Parents is a United Nations (UN) observance that is celebrated on June 1 each year to honor parents and their commitment to children worldwide.

Parents play an important part in shaping one’s life.

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Celebrate Global Day of Parents

People all over the world have the opportunity to appreciate parents and parental figures for the vital role they play in the development of families. Community leaders, parents, children, teachers, and family organizations get together in celebrating the day and promoting effective parenting.

Public life

Global Day of Parents is a worldwide observance and not a public holiday.

About Global Day of Parents

On September 17, 2012, the UN publicly declared that the Global Day of Parents would be held annually on June 1. This observance recognizes parents as vital in providing protection and positive development for their children. The UN also noted that parents of every race, religion, culture and nationality in all parts of the world were the primary caregivers and teachers of their children.

Global Day of Parents Observances

Weekday	Date	Year	Name	Holiday type	Where it is observed
Sat	Jun 1	2013	Global Day of Parents	United Nations observance
Sun	Jun 1	2014	Global Day of Parents	United Nations observance
Mon	Jun 1	2015	Global Day of Parents	United Nations observance
Wed	Jun 1	2016	Global Day of Parents	United Nations observance
Thu	Jun 1	2017	Global Day of Parents	United Nations observance
Fri	Jun 1	2018	Global Day of Parents	United Nations observance
Sat	Jun 1	2019	Global Day of Parents	United Nations observance
Mon	Jun 1	2020	Global Day of Parents	United Nations observance

“VESAK” – DAY OF THE FULL MOON: JUNE 1, 2015

DAY OF VESAK

Millions of Buddhists celebrate Vesak Day, an officially recognized United Nations (UN) holiday that celebrates the birth of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.

Vesak Day celebrates Buddha’s birthday.

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Celebrate Vesak Day

The UN celebrates Vesak Day (or the Day of Vesak) with Buddhist organizations and communities worldwide. Celebrations include:

• Cultural performances featuring song and dance.
• Plays about Buddha’s life and teachings.
• Public messages given by religious and community leaders.

Temples are adorned with decorations and flowers on Vesak Day. Some community groups organize acts of charity, like releasing caged animals or donating food and gifts to the poor.

Public life

Vesak Day is a global observance, as well as a public holiday in some countries, such as India.

About Vesak Day

Siddhartha Gautama, also commonly known as Buddha (enlightened one), lived in present-day India and Nepal between the sixth and fourth century BCE. His teachings focused on messages about compassion, peace and goodwill. Millions around the world follow the teachings of the Buddha today. The Day of Vesak commemorates Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death.

In 1999 the UN recognized internationally Vesak Day to acknowledge the contribution that Buddhism, one of the oldest religions in the world, has made for over 2500 years. This day is commemorated annually at the UN Headquarters and other UN offices and missions.

Day of Vesak Observances

 

Weekday	Date	Year	Name	Holiday type	Where it is observed
Mon	May 23	2005	Day of Vesak	United Nations observance
Sat	May 13	2006	Day of Vesak	United Nations observance
Wed	May 2	2007	Day of Vesak	United Nations observance
Tue	May 20	2008	Day of Vesak	United Nations observance
Fri	May 8	2009	Day of Vesak	United Nations observance
Thu	May 27	2010	Day of Vesak	United Nations observance
Tue	May 17	2011	Day of Vesak	United Nations observance
Sun	May 6	2012	Day of Vesak	United Nations observance
Sat	May 25	2013	Day of Vesak	United Nations observance
Tue	May 13	2014	Day of Vesak	United Nations observance
Mon	Jun 1	2015	Day of Vesak	United Nations observance
Fri	May 20	2016	Day of Vesak	United Nations observance