06 January,2011 10:12 AM IST | | Special Features
Paul McCartney of the Beatles fame has written to PM Manmohan Singh to declare January 12 as a Meat-free Day in India. The musician wants to commemorate the founding anniversary of People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) on January 12. Here are a few other unusual days that get celebrated globally:
u00a0It is a UN-sponsored awareness day and is an effort to make the world aware of female genital cutting and to promote its eradication.
>>u00a0February 8 - Laugh And Grow Rich Day
u00a0It is celebrated in appreciation of the idea that people who enjoy work, perform better. Celebrate the day in style and wish your near and dear ones fun at work.
>>u00a0April 23 - International Nose Picking Day
u00a0You can celebrate this holiday by having a nose party or highlighting your nose with big glasses or nose rings, etc.
>>u00a0August 27 - International Forgiveness Day
u00a0It is dedicated to evoking the healing power of forgiveness worldwide.
>>u00a0September 19 - Talk like a Pirate Day
u00a0Part of the fun is having pirate parties, dressing up like pirates, eating pirate food and talking like a pirate.
>>u00a0November 13 - World Kindness Day
u00a0It was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Organisation. It is observed in many countries. Singapore observed it for the first time 2009; >>5,000 flowers were given away in the country.
>>u00a0Decemberu00a04 - International Hug Day
Time to pass on your jadoo ki jhappies.
