The International Day of Argania or International Day of the Argan Tree is a holiday observed on May 10 of every year. This day, established in 2021 by UNESCO, is celebrated in hopes of broadening people’s knowledge of argan trees and raising awareness of their environmental importance to the world.
National Women’s Check-up Day
National Women’s Check-up Day is celebrated on the second Monday in May. This year, the observance falls on May 11. It is a day set aside to remind women around the world about the importance of routine checkups as they sometimes can be the difference between detecting a medical condition or disease early and letting a condition worsen and become life-threatening. Routine checkups, over the years, have saved so many lives and would continue to do so. Women are advised on this day to schedule a checkup with a medical professional and make it a habit so they can live healthier lives.
Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for those who Lost their Lives during WWII
The Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for those who Lost their Lives during WWII takes place on May 8 and 9. It is a time in which the nation, and the world, take a step back, and remember the tragic past, and all the lives lost, so that we as a society can build a more communal and tolerant world. Not many people know that the Holocaust was just one of the many elements that made up the Second World War, with millions of innocent civilians killed in and out of war. We’re giving you everything you need to know.