About September
September is the ninth month in the Gregorian calendar of 30 days. In the Roman calendar, September was the seventh month and got its name from Septem, meaning seven. It was Julius Caesar who made September the ninth month of the year.
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There are many events and festivals in September, and we will share the list of important dates and days.
List of Important Days in September
Here is the complete list of important days in September 2024. Candidates appearing for SSC exams or any other competitive exam where General Awareness is a core subject can refer to this article for their preparation.
| Date | Days/Events |
| 1st September 2024 | National Nutrition Week |
| 2nd September 2024 | World Coconut Day |
| 3rd September 2024 | Skyscraper Day |
| 5th September 2024 | International Day of Charity |
| Teachers’ Day (India) | |
| 7th September 2024 | Brazilian Independence Day |
| 8th September 2024 | International Literacy Day |
| World Physical Therapy Day | |
| 10th September 2024 | World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) |
| 11th September 2024 | National Forest Martyrs Day |
| 14th September 2024 | Hindi Diwas (India) |
| World First Aid Day | |
| 15th September 2024 | Engineer’s Day (India) |
| International Day of Democracy | |
| 16th September 2024 | Malaysia Day, World Ozone Day |
| 17th September 2024 | World Patient Safety Day |
| 18th September 2024 | World Bamboo Day |
| International Red Panda Day | |
| 19th September 2024 | International Talk Like a Pirate Day |
| 21st September 2024 | International Day of Peace (UN) |
| World Alzheimer’s Day | |
| 22nd September 2024 | World Rhino Day |
| Rose Day (Welfare of Cancer patients) | |
| 23st September 2024 | International Day of Sign Languages |
| 24th September 2024 | World Maritime Day |
| 25th September 2024 | World Pharmacists Day |
| Antyodaya Diwas (India) | |
| 26th September 2024 | World Contraception Day |
| European Day of Languages | |
| World Rivers Day | |
| World Environmental Health Day | |
| 27th September 2024 | World Tourism Day |
| 28th September 2024 | World Rabies Day |
| 29th September 2024 | World Heart Day |
| 30th September 2024 | International Translation Day |
Details on Important Days in September
Here are the details of some of the important days in September.
1st September 2024: National Nutrition Week
1st to 7th of September is observed as Nutrition Week to raise awareness about the benefits of eating a balanced food packed with essential nutrients. The Food and Nutrition Board of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) organizes events of NNW to educate people about the importance of nutrients in our bodies.
5th September 2024: International Day of Charity, Teachers’ Day (India)
There are two occasions on 5th September – International Day of Charity and Teacher’s Day.
International Day of Charity: Every year, the 5th of September is observed as the International Day of Charity to promote and strengthen social responsibility. It aims to raise awareness of how charity can change someone’s life.
Teachers’ Day (India):5th September marks the birth anniversary of the first Vice president of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. It is known as Teacher’s Day in India to commemorate the importance of teachers in our lives.
8th September 2024: International Literacy Day, World Physical Therapy Day
There are two occasions on 8th September -International Literacy Day and World Physical Therapy Day.
International Literacy Day: Every year, 8th September is celebrated as International Literacy Day to raise awareness about the importance of literacy in our lives. The day was commemorated by UNESCO on 26th November in 1996.
World Physical Therapy Day aims to create awareness about the importance of physiotherapists to enable people to be mobile, well, and independent.
27th September 2024: World Tourism Day
27th September is observed as World Tourism Day to highlight the importance of tourism in a country. It helps to generate income and millions of people to meet their livelihood.
28th September 2024: World Rabies Day
There are two events on 28th September -World Rabies Day and World Heart Day.
World Rabies Day aims to raise awareness about rabies prevention and to highlight progress in defeating this horrifying disease.
World Heart Day aims to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and their prevention.
Fascinating Facts about September
- The origin is from the Latin word septem, which means seven. It is because, in the Roman calendar, September was the seventh month of the year.
- The only month in the year not named after a Roman Deity is September.
- The most fascinating fact about September is, that it’s the only month with the same letters in its name as the number of the month (9). September has nine letters and is the 9th month of the year.
- We observe the autumnal equinox on 22nd September. It is when the sun is directly above the equator, and days and nights are equal in length.
- Sapphire is the birthstone of September. It represents loyalty, truth, and sincerity and symbolizes wisdom and purity.
- The birth flowers of September are aster and morning glory. Aster is a beautiful flower and a symbol of love and patience. Aster blossoms in fall and comes in many colors, such as – purple, pink, white, and red. Morning Flory is another beautiful flower and is available in blue, pink, purple, and red colors. The flower is a symbol of affection, love, and mortality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1- Can you list the important dates and events in September 2024?
A– Here is the list of important dates in September 2024-
- 1st September 2024 -National Nutrition Week
- 2nd September 2024 -World Coconut Day
- 3rd September 2024- Skyscraper Day
- 5th September 2024 -Teachers’ Day (India)
- 7th September 2024 -Brazilian Independence Day
- 8th September 2024 -International Literacy Day
Q2- What are the birthstones of September?
A2-The birthstone of September is sapphire.
Q3-When is the significance of World Contraception Day?
A3-Every year, 26th September is celebrated as World Contraception Day to raise awareness of all the contraceptive methods available and enable young people to make informed choices on their sexual and reproductive health.
4- What is Skyscraper Day?
A4-Every year, the 3rd of September is celebrated as Skyscraper Day to acknowledge the architectural and engineering feats that make such buildings possible.
Q5-When is World Maritime Day?
A5- World Maritime Day is observed on 24th September.