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Important Days, Events In May

Labour Day, an annual holiday honoring workers' achievements, originates from the eight-hour day movement and is often associated with International Workers' Day, but may have specific labor movement

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The United Nations General Assembly has declared May 3 as World Press Freedom Day, promotes press freedom and reminding governments to respect Article 19 of the 1948 Universal Declaration.

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World Athletics Day, celebrated annually in May, aims to increase awareness among children and young people about the significance of fitness and encourages them to participate in sports.

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Maharana Pratap Singh ji jayanti, also known as Maharana Pratap Jayanti, is a public holiday in Rajasthan, marking the birth anniversary of Indian ruler Maharana Pratap.

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Rabindra Jayanti is a cultural festival in early May, celebrated by Tagorephiles worldwide, commemorating Rabindranath Tagore's birthday in Bengal, featuring cultural programs and Kabipranam.

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Mother's Day, founded in 1908 by Anna Jarvis in the United States, is a holiday celebrated on the second Sunday of May, focusing on all mothers and motherhood, with children creating cards.

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Armed Forces Day and Week are celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May, with National Guard and Reserve units able to celebrate over any period in May.

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Buddha's birthday is a Buddhist festival celebrated in South, Southeast, and East Asia, commemorating the birth of Gautama Buddha.

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