International Yoga Day 2019:
The International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on June 21. It was first introduced by the United Nations on June 21, 2015.
The main aim is to create an awareness worldwide on the importance of staying fit and healthy.
Why was June 21 selected to be International Yoga Day? June 21 is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and has special significance in many parts of the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had proposed this date at the United Nations General Assembly 2014.
2019 Theme: Yoga for Climate Action.
No comments:
Post a Comment