April 2021 Events and Celebrations
The fourth month of the year, April starts off light-hearted with April Fool’s day. Its name, April, is derived from the latin word Aperit which translates to openness and time of growth.
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April Fool's Day
April Fool’s Day is celebrated as a day of jokes and trickery on April 1. Other names include April Noddy Day, Gowkie Day, Huntigowk Day and St All-Fool’s Morn. #aprilfoolsday
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International Children's Day
International Children's Day is a day recognized to celebrate children. The day is celebrated on various dates in different countries.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday, and may coincide with the Jewish observance of Passover.
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Easter Sunday - International
Easter Sunday, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a festival and holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day after his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD.
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World Health Day
The World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on 7 April, under the sponsorship of the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as other related organizations.
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International Day of Human Spaceflight
The International Day of Human Space Flight is the annual celebration, held on April 12, of the anniversary of the first human space flight by Yuri Gagarin. It was proclaimed at the 65th session of the United Nations General Assembly on April 7, 2011.
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World Art Day
World Art Day (Rittik Day) is an international celebration of the fine arts which was declared by the International Association of Art (IAA) in order to promote awareness of creative activity worldwide.
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Chinese Language Day
UN Chinese Language Day is observed annually on April 20. The event was established by the UNESCO in 2010, seeking "to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity as well as to promote equal use of all six of its official working languages throughout the organization".
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International Mother Earth Day
International Mother Earth Day was established in 2009. The Resolution was introduced by The Plurinational State of Bolivia and endorsed by over 50 member states. It recognizes that "the Earth and its ecosystems are our home" and that "it is necessary to promote harmony with nature and the Earth."
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World Book and Copyright Day
World Book Day, also known as World Book and Copyright Day, or International Day of the Book, is an annual event organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to promote reading, publishing, and copyright.
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Theravada New Year - Buddhist
Theravāda is a branch of Buddhism that uses the teaching of the Pāli Canon, a collection of the oldest recorded Buddhist texts, as its doctrinal core, but also includes a rich diversity of traditions and practices that have developed over its long history of interactions with cultures and community.
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International Dance Day
International Dance Day is a global celebration of dance. The event takes place every year on 29 April, which is the anniversary of the birth of Jean-Georges Noverre, the creator of modern ballet. The day strives to encourage participation and education in dance through events and festivals.
About the month of April
If there is a month for quirky designs and content to shine, this month is it! Starting with April Fool’s Day, the month has multiple fun festivals to celebrate. Spring is also in full swing this month giving businesses to cash out on sales and promotional offers to celebrate the season. Marketers can also create visuals that give off spring vibes. Other relevant April Holidays include International Dance day, Easter Holiday, Passover Day and more!
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