ISLAMABAD: The International Day of Peace is being observed today (Saturday) all over the world including Pakistan with the theme ‘Education for Peace’.
The International Day of Peace is observed annually on 21 September to recognize the efforts of those who have worked hard to end conflict and promote peace.
The United Nations General Assembly declared this day devoted to strengthening peace, both within and among nations and peoples.
On the International Day of Peace, also known as Peace Day, special activities and celebrations take place all across the world such ac as concerts, festivals, and a global Pace Wave with silent moments at noon in every time zone.
This provides chance for nation to take practical acts for maintaining peace.
The International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by resolution 36/67 of the United Nations General Assembly to coincide with its opening session, which was held annually on the third Tuesday of September. The first Peace Day was observed in September 1982.
In 2001, the General Assembly by unanimous vote adopted resolution 55/282, which established 21 September as an annual day of non-violence and cease-fire.
World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is the manifestation of human compassion.
To promote world Peace Day, love your family and people nearby you. World peace will begin when we end the wars within each of us.
