Arshiya Khan

Arshiya Khan is a Commerce graduate who loves to write on general and trending topics.

World Afro Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

World Afro Day is celebrated annually on September 15 around the globe. The day honours the natural hair of black and mixed-race individuals, normalises afros, and combats hair-based discrimination.

Rosh Hashanah 2023: Date, History, Facts about Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah is not mentioned in the Jewish holy book, the Torah, but appears in the Bible under various names. According to the evidence and extant texts, the holiday was well-established by the sixth century B.C.

National Tradesmen Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Events

National Tradesmen Day is observed annually on the third Friday in September. A tradesman is, by definition, an individual whose skills were acquired through apprenticeship or vocational training/education.

National Tackle Kids Cancer Day 2023: Date, History, Facts about Stem Cell Therapy

Each year, over 15,000 adolescents are diagnosed with cancer, according to estimates. To put this number in perspective, 1 in 285 adolescents in the United States are diagnosed with cancer before the age of 20.

National Ruben Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Events

The origin of the moniker 'Ruben' dates back to ancient times. The name 'Ruben' is derived from the Hebrew name Reuven, which means 'behold a son' Reuben was the firstborn son of Jacob and Leah in the Bible.

National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2023: Date, History, Facts about National POW/MIA Recognition Day

National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed annually in September with a focus on full accountability to the families of prisoners of war and missing in action service members.

National Online Learning Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

In the 1990s, the Internet's prominence began to increase, and with it, online education began to emerge. CompuHigh, the first online secondary school, was founded in 1994.

National Africa Civility Day 2023: Date, History, Facts about Africa

It is wonderful that we have a day to recognise the peacemaking and reconciliation efforts of all those involved in humanitarian efforts. Humanitarian organisations have been known to have access to areas that others cannot reach in order to provide aid to those in need, even in the midst of a conflict.