Commemoration Day (also known as Martyrs’ Day) is observed annually in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) on December 1. The day is set aside to remember, recognize and honor the sacrifices and patriotism of the Emirati martyrs who gave their lives to military, civil, and humanitarian work in the U.A.E. First commemorated in 2015, the day has been observed every year on November 30, until in 2019 when the date was changed to December 1.
Cranky Co-Workers Day
We all have that cranky co-worker in the office who is always in a bad mood, so take October 27 as the day to make some fun of said co-worker’s attitude by celebrating Cranky Co-Workers Day, and joining them. Yes, there’s a day for that, not just because we need a day of silly fun, but also because our daily toil requires a routine breaker. Many of us will most likely spend a good chunk of our working years dealing with people coming from all sorts of backgrounds. Oftentimes, there will be that person who will be in a cranky, grouchy mood no matter how good they actually have it. This day celebrates such co-workers and their moods. You can simply let them be, or you could put on your own frown for the day and be as negative as you wish to be.
World Day for Audiovisual Heritage
The annual World Day for Audiovisual Heritage on October 27 reminds us of the importance of archiving and preserving audiovisual sources. Also known as AV in short, audiovisual items can be anything from a short clip or a documentary to speeches or music. These types of material provide us with an insight into the social, political, economical, and linguistic realities of a given environment. Audiovisual archives are also a way of learning about those parts of history that are no longer accessible for whatever reason. October 27 is, thus, a way to remind everyone about the importance of preserving audiovisual records before it becomes too late. Many such sources have already been lost due to negligence and lack of preservation efforts.