About this day
Why it is kept and where it comes from
About this day
World Peace Day, on 21 September, is the International Day of Peace of the United Nations.
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
The United Nations has kept the day since 1981, to call for peace and for a day without fighting. The same day is also World Alzheimer's Day, to raise awareness of the disease.
How the day is observed
- 1Step 1
A minute of silence for peace.
- 2Step 2
Peace walks and talks in schools.
- 3Step 3
Awareness events on Alzheimer's disease.