September 28th, 1966

World Maritime Day celebrates the international maritime industry's contribution towards the world's economy, especially in shipping. This day emphasizes the importance of maritime security, marine environment, and the shipping industry. Events on this day often include discussions, seminars, and exhibitions focusing on the latest advancements in maritime technology, safety standards, and the sustainable development of the global maritime sector. The day serves as a reminder of the crucial role of the maritime industry in global trade and economic development and the need to maintain and improve maritime security, safety, and environmental stewardship. It's a celebration of the vast maritime community and an encouragement for continued collaboration and innovation to ensure a safe, secure, and efficient maritime sector.

The International Day for Universal Access to Information emphasizes the importance of legal and policy frameworks regarding the right to information and their implementation, as well as adopting measures to ensure public access to information and the protection of fundamental freedoms. This day focuses on the significance of access to information as a pivotal aspect of transparent and accountable governance. Events on this day often include workshops, seminars, and public awareness campaigns highlighting the role of information access in promoting social justice, scientific progress, and cultural development. The day serves as a reminder of the need to bridge the digital divide, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background or location, has equal access to information. It's a call to action for governments, institutions, and organizations to create and promote policies that foster an informed and engaged society.

Sukkot, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, is a joyous Jewish festival that commemorates the wandering of the Israelites in the desert for 40 years and celebrates the gathering of the harvest. The holiday lasts for seven days, during which families build and dwell in temporary structures called sukkahs. These sukkahs, often beautifully decorated with fruits, flowers, and other natural materials, symbolize the temporary shelters used by the Israelites and represent reliance on God. Sukkot is a time of hospitality and communal gathering, where meals are shared in the sukkah, and it's customary to welcome guests. The festival also includes the waving of the lulav and etrog, important agricultural symbols. Sukkot combines the celebration of nature's bounty with a reflection on gratitude and dependence on divine protection.