International Day of Charity 2020: When did the International Charity Day begin?
Learn about the history and importance of International Day of Charity…
International Charity Day 2020 (International Day of Charity 2020): International Charity Day will be celebrated on September 5. International Charity Day is observed with the aim of highlighting the importance of giving. In Sanatan Dharma, charity is shown as a great karma and it is said that charity results. The United Nations started celebrating International Charity Day on September 5 to appeal to people to help developed countries and improve their living standards. Learn about the history and importance of International Charity Day…
History of International Charity Day
International Charity Day is celebrated every September 5. In the year 2012, the United Nations General Assembly officially declared International Charity Day. In 2011, the International Charity Day was initiated by the Hungarian civil society with the support of the Hungarian Parliament and Government. International Charity Day is observed on 5 September on the death anniversary of Mother Teresa. Mother Teresa made an unprecedented contribution in eradicating poverty from the society, helping the needy and alleviating their problems.
International Charity Day serves to promote social responsibility among us all, solidarity and public support for charitable causes. The day is a great opportunity to raise awareness of philanthropy and provide a platform for charity events on a global scale.
How is International Charity Day celebrated?
On this day, all member states of the United Nations, various organizations and businesses and all our citizens are invited to celebrate International Charity Day by contributing to charity in any way. The United Nations encourages donations, driving education and awareness-raising activities to promote the importance of charity.
