World Meditation Day
World Meditation Day was declared by United Nation's General Assembly on 6 December 2004 to be observed on December 21 of every year, after its draft resolution which was co-sponsored by India was unanimously got adopted by all the members. The resolution was introduced by Liechtenstein and in addition to India was supported by Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Burundi, the Dominican Republic,Iceland, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco,Portugal and Slovenia.The days is observed to promoted Physical,Mental and Emotional Well being among people.
Significance
[edit]World Meditation Day was declared to be organised every year on December 21 in the December'6 resolution of the United Nations[1] as its draft resolution was adopted Unanimously by its General Assembly which was co-sponsored by India.[2] It is believed that on this day,the Sun appears on its southernmost position on the sky due to Earth axial tilt which results in the year's shortest day and longest night for the Northern Hemisphere.
Member Countries
[edit]World Meditation Day resolution was introduced by Liechtenstein and was supported by India,[3] Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Burundi, the Dominican Republic,Iceland, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco,Portugal and Slovenia.[4]
Purpose
[edit]World Meditation Day resolution was adopted to help focus on broader goals of United Nations under Sustainable Goal 3,which promotes well being for all age groups by focussing on healthy life-style.[5]
Events
[edit]World Meditation Day was organised by many International Spiritual Organisations like Heartfulness,Art of Living and many other institutions across the world.[6]
See Also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "UNGA declares December 21 as World Meditation Day, unanimously adopts resolution co-sponsored by India". The Hindu. 7 December 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "UN declares World Meditation Day on December 21: Here is the significance of the day for Indians". The Times of India. 8 December 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "World Meditation Day On December 21: How Will It Be Celebrated? India's Resolution Accepted BY UNGA". msn.com. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "UN declares December 21 as World Meditation Day, India among co-sponsors". The Times of India. 7 December 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "India Backs UN Move to Declare December 21 as World Meditation Day". deccanchronicle.com. 7 December 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ "Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to address UN on World Meditation Day". thehansindia.com. 19 December 2024. Retrieved 23 December 2024.