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World Peace And Understanding Day 2024: History, importance, wishes, quotes

World Peace and Understanding Day is celebrated to promote peace and goodwill across the world, and remind people of ways that can contribute to the world positively

World Peace And Understanding Day
World Peace And Understanding Day
Sonika Nitin Nimje New Delhi
3 min read Last Updated : Feb 23 2024 | 7:46 AM IST
World Peace and Understanding Day is celebrated worldwide on February 23 each year. This day is celebrated to promote peace, empathy and cooperation between people of various origins and cultures. It is also celebrated to remind each person to live with respect and figure out how to regard every person of a different character or culture. 
This day is a reminder for individuals to recollect that everybody deserves harmony and understanding and must be respected come what may, and furthermore to realize that it is everybody's duty to end debates and make this world a peaceful place to live in for all people.

World Peace And Understanding Day 2024: History 

In 1905, Paul P. Harris assembled a meeting with three of his friends in Chicago. This was the first meeting for the development of Rotary International. In 1910, the first Rotary Clubs in America were founded, mainly in Seattle, San Francisco, Oakland, and in Los Angeles. 
The club soon spread to the world and became one of the significant associations. Subsequently, the name of the association was changed to Rotating International. Rotary International's objective is worldwide peacebuilding and positive goals. 

World Peace And Understanding Day: Importance 

The most effective way to celebrate the special day is by hosting events devoted to meditation, communication and conflict abilities. We can also investigate ways of adding to the world and how we can make the world a superior place. 
We can search local organisations committed to conflict resolution and volunteer for them. Additionally, a variety of artistic mediums can be used to convey the message of global understanding and peace. We can encourage our friends and family to attend these events as well.

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Happy World Peace And Understanding Day: Wishes 

    • May World Peace and Understanding Day inspire compassion and unity among nations, fostering a world where love triumphs over hatred.
    • On this auspicious day, let’s strive for a global harmony that transcends borders, races, and religions. Happy World Peace and Understanding Day!
    • Let’s join hands for a world where diversity is celebrated, and understanding becomes the language that unites us all. Happy World Peace and Understanding Day!
    • Wishing for a world where understanding replaces judgement and peace prevails over conflict. Happy World Peace and Understanding Day 2024!
    • May the spirit of empathy and cooperation prevail on World Peace and Understanding Day, creating a world where kindness knows no boundaries.

World Peace And Understanding Day: Quotes 

    • “Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.” – Albert Einstein
    • “The real and lasting victories are those of peace and not of war.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
    • “An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.” – Mahatma Gandhi
    • “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
    • “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” – Jimi Hendrix.

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First Published: Feb 22 2024 | 6:04 PM IST

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