#InternationalDayofPeace: Why September 21 is World Peace Day
Like every other day marked for world progress, United Nations set aside September 21 to spread word on peace.
“Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.
“The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. Two decades later, in 2001, the General Assembly unanimously voted to designate the Day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire.
“The United Nations invites all nations and people to honour a cessation of hostilities during the Day, and to otherwise commemorate the Day through education and public awareness on issues related to peace.”
As we observe this day, let us try to do the following things:
1. Be kind to whoever you meet.
2. Pray for those who you can’t help.
3. Give what you have to those in need.
4. Take others into consideration when making decisions.
5. Take on projects that will help your society.
