Race Unity Day, which is also known as Race Amity Day, is observed annually on the second Sunday of June. This year, it takes place on . It started in 1957 in the United States by the Bahá’í National Spiritual Assembly. The purpose was to combat racism by focusing attention on racial prejudice. Racism is the belief that humans are divided into exclusive entities called ‘races,’ that there is a link between personality and physical traits, and also that some races are superior to others. The Bahá’í understood that racism is a hindrance to peace so they started this day to promote racial harmony and understanding.
World Gin Day
World Gin Day is celebrated on the second Saturday of June every year, and it will fall on this year. World Gin Day was created to celebrate the spirit the day is named after. The day was initially founded by Birmingham resident Neil Houston in 2009. World Gin Day traveled to London in 2010, under the purview of Emma Stokes. Stokes later took charge of the holiday from Houston in 2013. World Gin Day exists today to invite people to express their love for gin. It also functions as a gateway for people looking to try the spirit.
World Pest Day
World Pest Day is observed every June 6 to raise awareness about effective pest management practices and how they benefit the quality of human and plant life. Did you know that humans have been controlling pest infestation since 3000 B.C.? Pests are organisms that spread diseases, cause destruction, or constitute a nuisance. Familiar pests are ants, rodents, termites, cockroaches, mosquitoes, and bed bugs. Different methods are used to control pests, including pesticides, biological control agents, electronic devices, and physical means. World Pest Day, also known as World Pest Awareness Day, is an initiative by the Chinese Pest Control Association.