What do we know about the 21th of September?
On this day, September 21, in Ukraine and around the World:
Ukrainian Holidays and Commemorative Dates:
- Day of Peace in Ukraine: Celebrated concurrently with the International Day of Peace, it is aimed at strengthening the ideals of peace and non-violence in society.
- Day of the Pharmaceutical Worker of Ukraine: A professional holiday for all who work in the pharmaceutical field.
- Day of the Inventor and Rationalizer: Celebrated on the third Saturday of September. It is dedicated to those who, through their work and talent, contribute to the development of science and technology.
International Observances and Commemorative Dates:
- International Day of Peace: Established by the UN General Assembly in 1981. It is a day of global ceasefire and non-violence.
- International Day of Spreading Information about Alzheimer's Disease: The goal is to raise awareness about the disease, its symptoms, and ways to support patients and their families.
- World Gratitude Day: An unofficial holiday that encourages people to express appreciation to those around them.
- Zero Emission Day: An environmental holiday that calls for refraining from activities that pollute the atmosphere for at least one day.
Church Holidays (according to the new calendar)
- Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (according to the old calendar): One of the main Twelve Great Feasts in Orthodoxy.
- Day of Remembrance of the Apostle Quadratus of the Seventy: Honoring the saint who preached Christianity and suffered for his faith.
