In 1999, 21 February was declared International Day of the Mother Language by UNESCO. That same February 21, 1952, five Dacca students gave their lives so that the Bangla was named official language in what was then East Pakistan, and which became Bangladesh...
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This world day was instituted in 2015 at the initiative of Pope Francis. The choice of February 8 is nothing to chance since this date corresponds to the feast of St. Josephine Bakhita, a Sudanese woman who was sold as a slave, abused and then freed.Millions...
Read moreThe "European" day of epilepsy has become "international" in 2015. It is traditionally celebrated on the 2nd Monday of February. Its purpose is to promote the rights of epileptic patients throughout the world. There is also another day, celebrated on...
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