UN Celebrations and Holidays

Join the rest of the world in celebrating and giving tribute to the Earth's bounty and the wonders of its natural resources. View also the list of UN recognized holidays.

World Environment Day — by PEMSEA Webmaster — last modified January 22, 2008 02:06 PM

World Environment Day, commemorated each year on 5 June, is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.

World Maritime Day — by PEMSEA Webmaster — last modified January 22, 2008 02:06 PM

 

Eid Al-Fitr (Worldwide, from October 12, 2007 12:00 AM to October 12, 2007 12:00 AM) — by PEMSEA Webmaster

Eid, is an Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. Fitr means "to break the fast" and therefore symbolizes the breaking of the fasting period.

All Saints' Day (Worldwide, from November 01, 2007 12:00 AM to November 01, 2007 12:00 AM) — by PEMSEA Webmaster