International Day Of Happiness

The International Day of Happiness is celebrated annually on March 20th to promote happiness as a universal human right and to raise awareness about the importance of happiness and well-being in people's lives around the world.

• The day was first observed in 2013 following a resolution by the United Nations General Assembly, which recognized the pursuit of happiness as a fundamental human goal.
• The International Day of Happiness aims to encourage individuals, organizations, and governments to take action to promote happiness and well-being, and to address the underlying social and economic factors that contribute to happiness and life satisfaction.
• The day also serves as a reminder that happiness is not only a personal matter but also a collective one, and that our happiness is connected to the happiness of others.

An interesting fact about the International Day of Happiness is that it was inspired by a tiny nation, Bhutan, which measures its prosperity based on Gross National Happiness (GNH) rather than Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

• Bhutan, a small country located in the eastern Himalayas, is known for its unique approach to measuring and promoting happiness. In 1972, the fourth king of Bhutan coined the term "Gross National Happiness" as a way of measuring the country's progress and well-being. The concept is based on the idea that true development should not only focus on economic growth but also on the happiness and well-being of the people.
• The International Day of Happiness was inspired by Bhutan's approach to measuring happiness and its commitment to promoting the well-being of its citizens. The United Nations General Assembly recognized the importance of happiness as a universal human goal and declared March 20th as the International Day of Happiness in 2012.
• Since then, the International Day of Happiness has been celebrated annually to promote happiness and well-being as fundamental human right and to raise awareness about the importance of pursuing happiness in our lives.

There are several events and observances celebrated on March 21st, including:

1. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: This day is observed annually on March 21st to promote the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination and to raise awareness about the negative impacts of discrimination on individuals and societies.

2. World Poetry Day: This day is celebrated annually on March 21st to recognize the unique ability of poetry to capture the creative spirit of the human mind and to promote the reading, writing, and teaching of poetry around the world.

3. International Day of Forests: This day is observed annually on March 21st to raise awareness about the importance of forests and to promote their conservation and sustainable management.

4. Persian New Year (Nowruz): This is a major cultural and religious festival celebrated by millions of people around the world, particularly in Iran and Central Asia. It marks the beginning of spring and the start of the Persian calendar.

5. World Down Syndrome Day: This day is celebrated annually on March 21st to raise awareness and promote the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with Down syndrome. The date was chosen to symbolize the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.