Qatar Sports Day is celebrated on the second Tuesday in February. This year, it takes place on February 10. The holiday was started by the government of Qatar upon realizing that the modern lifestyle doesn’t leave much room for getting fit. This celebration aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage everyone to undertake some form of exercise every day. National Sports Day is a public holiday in Qatar where schools, businesses, shops, and offices are closed for the day. Citizens celebrate the day by playing sports, exercising, and encouraging each other to lead a more healthy lifestyle.
Disaster Day
Disaster Day is observed every year on February 5. It is a day to raise awareness about the different types of disasters that can and have occurred and the implications they have on the world and its beings. Disaster Day also highlights the importance of disaster management and the training that is necessary to tackle it.
National Fart Day
National Fart Day on February 5 is a comical holiday celebrated for humorous purposes. There are many similar holidays in the U.S., one on January 7 specifically known as National Pass Gas Day, and others on February 5, March 5, and July 31, including Fart Out Loud Day. Farting is generally considered inappropriate and a violation of the concept of etiquette, but did you know that farting has led to full-on fights and battles in history?