Important days in November-2021
November is the eleventh month of the year and contains a number of important days that are celebrated and observed both nationally and internationally.
The full moon month of Kartika, according to the Hindu calendar, is considered auspicious. There were several fairs and religious celebrations.
Days and dates of national and international importance have frequently been asked in various competitive examinations.
This article will provide you with an overview of important days and dates in the month of November 2021.
Important Days in November 2021
All Saints’ Day is celebrated on November 1st.
All Saints’ Day is observed on November 1st to honour all saints. All Hallows’ Day or Hallowmas is another name for All Saints’ Day.
Note: Did you know that the entire month of November is designated as No-Shave November? No-Shave November’s goal is to raise cancer awareness by not shaving or trimming men’s facial hair for the entire month of November.
World Vegan Day is celebrated on November 1st.
On November 1st, World Vegan Day is observed to raise awareness about the benefits of a vegan diet and veganism in general.
The first Vegan Day was established on November 1, 1994, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the UK Vegan Society.
Rajyotsava Day is celebrated on November 1st (Karnataka Formation Day)
Every year on November 1st, it is also known as Karnataka Rajyotsava, Kannada Rajyotsava, Kannada Day, or Karnataka Day.
Haryana Day is celebrated on November 1st.
On November 1, 1966, Haryana state was carved out of the former state of East Punjab on a linguistic basis.
As a result, every year on November 1st, Haryana Day is observed.
Important Days in November 2021
Parumala Perunnal, November 2nd
It is a festival celebrated in Kerala and is one of the most well-known celebrations held in India’s evergreen state.
It will be observed beginning on November 2nd.
All Souls’ Day is observed on November 2nd.
Every year on November 2nd, All Souls’ Day is observed to honour the souls who have passed away.
This day commemorates all faithfully departed souls who are believed to be in purgatory because they died with the guilt of lesser sins on their souls.
Melbourne Cup Day is held on the first Tuesday of November (in 2021, it falls on the second Tuesday of November).
Melbourne Cup Day is celebrated on the first Tuesday of November and is known for hosting one of the world’s most famous horse races.
Diwali is celebrated on November 4th.
Diwali will be celebrated in India on November 4th this year. Diwali is a five-day celebration that begins on Dhanteras and concludes on Bhaiya Dooj.
The new moon day, or Amavasya, is the most important day of the five-day Diwali celebrations and is known as Lakshmi Puja, Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja, and Diwali Puja.
World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed on November 5th.
On November 5, World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed to highlight the dangers of tsunamis and to emphasise the importance of early warning systems in minimising the damage caused by natural disasters.
This day also provides traditional tsunami knowledge.
Important Days in November 2021
Virat Kohli’s birthday is November 5th.
Virat Kohli was born in Delhi on November 5, 1988.
He has surpassed 20,000 runs in international cricket across all formats, thanks to 68 centuries and six double centuries.
Bhupen Hazarika died on November 5th.
Bhupen Hazarika was a poet, composer of music, singer, actor, journalist, author, and filmmaker.
He was born on September 8, 1926, in the Tinsukia district of Assam.
He died in Mumbai on November 5, 2011.
Important Days in November
6 November – International Day for the Prevention of Environmental Exploitation in War and Armed Conflict
On November 5, 2001, the United Nations General Assembly declared November 6 as the International Day for Preventing Environmental Exploitation in War and Armed Conflict.
Infant Protection Day is observed on November 7th.
Infant Protection Day is observed on November 7th to raise awareness about the importance of protecting, promoting, and developing infants.
Without a doubt, infants are the citizens of the future. As a result, they must be protected because they are the world’s future.
Important Days in November 2021
Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman’s birthday is November 7th.
Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman (C.V Raman) was born on 7 November, 1888 in Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu.
In 1930, he became the first Indian to receive the Nobel Prize in Physics.
National Cancer Awareness Day is observed on November 7th.
On November 7, National Cancer Awareness Day is observed to raise awareness about cancer and to make it a global health priority.
The former Union Health Minister, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, announced National Cancer Awareness Day in 2014.
Chhath Puja 2021 will take place from November 8 to November 12.
It is a four-day festival that begins on November 8 and ends on November 12, 2021.
The festival honours the Sun God and is primarily observed by people from Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh. Nahay Khay, Kharna, Chhath Puja, and Usha Arghya are the four-day festivals.
Important Days in November 2021
L.K Advani’s birthday is November 8th.
Lal Krishna Advani was born in Karachi, Pakistan on November 8, 1927.
He was a founder of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and India’s deputy Prime Minister (2002–04).
Legal Services Day is celebrated on November 9th.
In India, Legal Services Day is observed on November 9 to raise awareness among people in areas where legal literacy is lacking.
The Legal Services Authorities Act went into effect on this day in 1995.
Iqbal Day is celebrated on November 9th.
Iqbal Day is observed in Pakistan to commemorate Allama Muhammad Iqbal’s contribution to Muslims.
He was born on November 9, 1877, and was a key figure in the Pakistan Movement.
Important Days in November 2021
Uttarakhand Foundation Day is celebrated on November 9th.
Uttarakhand was founded on November 9, 2000.
The 19th Uttarakhand Foundation Day was observed this year.
When it was formed, it was known as Uttaranchal, but in 2007, it was formally changed to Uttarakhand. It is also known as the “Land of Gods” or “Dev Bhumi.”
The Kartarpur Corridor will be inaugurated on November 9th.
On November 9, 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and Imran Khan of Pakistan jointly inaugurated the Kartarpur Corridor.
In 1552, Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru, established the Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara. It is religiously significant.
World Science Day for Peace and Development is celebrated on November 10th.
It is observed on November 10th to highlight the importance of science in society and the importance of engaging the general public in debates about emerging scientific issues.
Important Days in November 2021
The 11th of November is Armistice Day (Remembrance Day)
Armistice Day, also known as Laemistice de la Premiere Guerre Mondiale in France, is observed on November 11th.
This day is celebrated to commemorate the end of World War I. It is also known as Remembrance Day in some countries.
Let us remind you that on November 11, 1918, an armistice was signed in northern France between the Allied Forces and Germany at Compiegne.
World Usability Day is celebrated on November 11th (Second Thursday in November)
It is observed on the second Thursday of November each year, and this year it falls on November 11th.
The day brings together people from various communities to celebrate how we can make our world a better place for everyone.
National Education Day is observed on November 11th.
It is celebrated annually on November 11 to commemorate the birth anniversary of India’s first Education Minister,
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. From 1947 to 1958, he served as India’s first education minister.
The 12th of November is World Pneumonia Day.
On November 12th, World Pneumonia Day is observed to raise awareness about Pneumonia and its prevention.
It is the world’s leading infectious disease, and children under the age of five are disproportionately affected.
Important Days in November
World Kindness Day is celebrated on November 13th.
World Kindness Day is observed on November 13th, and it provides us with an opportunity to reflect on and practise one of the most important and unique human principles. This day encourages people to do small acts of kindness and brings people together.
Children’s Day is celebrated on November 14th.
Children’s Day, also known as Bal Divas, is observed on November 14th in India.
This day raises public awareness of children’s rights, care, and education. Children are the country’s future. This day marks the birth anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
World Diabetes Day is observed on November 14th.
On November 14, World Diabetes Day is observed to raise awareness about the impact of diabetes disease, its prevention, and diabetes education.
Important Days in November
Jawaharlal Nehru Jayanti is celebrated on November 14th.
Jawaharlal Nehru was born in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, on November 14, 1889.
In India, his birthday is also observed as Children’s Day. He was the country’s first Prime Minister after independence.
Jharkhand Foundation Day is celebrated on November 15th.
Jharkhand was established as India’s 28th state on November 15, 2000, by the Bihar Reorganisation Act.
The International Day of Tolerance is observed on November 16th.
On November 16, the International Day of Tolerance is observed to raise awareness about the importance of tolerance by encouraging mutual understanding among cultures and peoples.
By resolution 51/95, the United Nations General Assembly invited UN Member States to observe the International Day of Tolerance on November 16, 1966.
Important Days in November
The 17th of November is World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day, also known as World COPD Day.
It is observed on November 17th, and the theme for this year is “Healthy Lungs – Never More Important.”
National Epilepsy Day is observed on November 17th.
On November 17, National Epilepsy Day is observed to raise awareness of the disease, its symptoms, and prevention.
Let us explain that epilepsy is a chronic brain disorder characterised by recurrent’seizures’ or ‘fits.’
It can affect people of any age, and each age group has its own set of concerns and problems.
Important Days in November
International Men’s Day is observed on November 19th.
On November 19, the world celebrates International Men’s Day.
“Better health for men and boys” is the theme of International Men’s Day 2020. This day brings to light the issues that men face on a global scale.
World Toilet Day is observed on November 19th.
World Toilet Day is observed annually on November 19 to motivate people to address the global sanitation crisis and achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, which promises sanitation for all by 2030.
According to WHO and UNICEF, approximately 60% of the global population, or approximately 4.5 billion people, do not have a toilet at home or have one that does not safely manage excreta.
Africa Industrialisation Day is celebrated on November 20th.
Africa Industrialisation Day is observed on November 20th to raise awareness about the problems and challenges of African industrialisation.
This day also calls on governments and other organisations in several African countries to look into ways to stimulate Africa’s industrialization process.
Universal Children’s Day is celebrated on November 20th.
Every year on November 20th, Universal Children’s Day is observed to promote international unity, raise awareness among children worldwide, and improve children’s welfare.
It was founded in 1954.
Important Days in November
World Television Day is celebrated on November 21st.
Every year on November 21, World Television Day is observed.
According to the United Nations, this day emphasises the important role that television plays in daily life by presenting various issues that affect people.
On December 17, 1996, the United Nations General Assembly declared November 21 to be World Television Day.
The 21st of November is designated as the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
The day is observed on November 21st to draw attention to the fact that the number of annual road traffic fatalities has increased.
Road traffic accidents are now the leading cause of death among people aged 5 to 29.
Important Days in November
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed on November 25th.
The United Nations General Assembly established this day in 1993.
Violence against women is defined as any act of gender-based violence that causes physical, sexual, or psychological harm or suffering to women, including threats.
The 26th of November is India’s Constitution Day.
Constitution Day and Samvidhan Divas are other names for Law Day. It is observed on November 26th to commemorate the adoption of India’s Constitution.
The Indian Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949, and went into effect on January 26, 1950.
Important Days in November
The International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is observed on November 29th.
The General Assembly established the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People on November 29, 1977, with the adoption of Resolution 32/40 B. On this day in 1947, the General Assembly passed Resolution 181 (II) on the partition of Palestine.
Saint Andrew’s Day is celebrated on November 30th.
Every year on November 30th, Scotland celebrates St. Andrew’s Day, especially in countries where Saint Andrew is the patron saint, such as Barbados, Bulgaria, Columbia, Cyprus, Greece, Romania, Russia, Scotland, and Ukraine.
Important Days in November 2021
November 1st
Today is World Vegan Day.
November 1st
All Hallows’ Eve
November 1st
Day of Rajyotsava (Karnataka Formation Day)
November 2nd
All Souls’ Day
Tuesday, November 1st (In 2021, it falls on 2 November)
Day of the Melbourne Cup
5th of November
Today is World Tsunami Awareness Day.
Important Days in November 2021
November 6th
International Day for the Prevention of Environmental Exploitation in War and Armed Conflict
November 7th
Today is Infant Protection Day.
November 7th
Today is National Cancer Awareness Day.
The 9th of November
Today is Iqbal Day.
The 9th of November
Today is Legal Services Day.
Tuesday, November 10th
World Peace and Development Science Day
Important Days in November
The 11th of November
Today is Armistice Day (Remembrance Day)
The 11th of November
Today is National Education Day.
The 11th of November
Today is World Usability Day (Second Thursday in November)
The 12th of November
Pneumonia Awareness Day
The 12th of November
The Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev
November 13th
Today is World Kindness Day.
November 14th
Today is World Diabetes Day.
Important Days in November 2021
November 14th
Today is Children’s Day.
November 16th
Tolerance International Day
The 17th of November
National Epilepsy Awareness Day
The 19th of November
Today is International Men’s Day.
Important Days in November
The 19th of November
Today is World Toilet Day.
November 20th
Children’s Day Around the World
November 20th
Today is Africa Industrialization Day.
November 21st
Today is World Television Day.
November 21st
World Day of Remembrance for Victims of Road Traffic
Important Days in November
November 25th
International Day for the abolition of all forms of violence against women
November 26th
India’s Constitution Day
November 29th
International Solidarity with the Palestinian People Day
30th of November
St. Andrew’s Day
So, these are the important Days and Dates in November 2021 that may help you prepare for various exams and improve your general knowledge.
Important Days in November