DAY 20 August - World Mosquito Day, Sadbhavna Diwas, Indian Akshay Urja Day

20 August - World Mosquito Day

World Mosquito Day is observed on 20 August every year to commemorate the British doctor, Sir Ronald Ross's discovery in 1897 that 'female mosquitoes transmit malaria between humans'.

20 August -Sadbhavna Diwas

Sadbhavna Divas is observed on 20 August every year to commemorate the memory of our late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. In English, Sadbhavna means goodwill and bonafide.

20 August -Indian Akshay Urja Day

Indian Akshay Urja Day is celebrated on 20 August annually to raise awareness about the development of renewable energy in India. It is a campaign that is celebrated since 2004. This day commemorates the birthday of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

DAY 19 August - World Photography Day, World Humanitarian Day

19 August - World Photography Day

World Photography Day is observed on 19 August annually to raise awareness about the importance of photography.

19 August - World Humanitarian Day

World Humanitarian Day is observed annually on 19 August around the world to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service. This day also honour the work of women in crises throughout the world. 

DAY 17 August - Indonesian Independence Day

17 August - Indonesian Independence Day

Indonesian Independence Day is celebrated on 17 August every year. This day is celebrated as the declaration of independence from Dutch colonization in 1945.