New Delhi (NVI): Even as the coronavirus outbreak casts a long shadow over the well-being of people worldwide, the International Day of Happiness aims at recognizing the need to celebrate life and remain calm in times of crisis.
March 20 is observed as International Day for Happiness every year globally. The day was initially founded and carried by United Nations New World Order project.
The campaign theme of International Day of Happiness 2020 is “Happiness For All, For Ever”. It mainly focuses on what we have in common, rather than what divides us.
On the occasion, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla tweeted extended his greeting to the people and said the world is facing a grave health challenge in the coronavirus today.
“Greetings & best wishes on World Happiness Day. Today, when humanity globally is facing a grave challenge to health & well being, let us commit ourselves to spreading happiness, a healthy lifestyle & public hygiene,” he tweeted.
The very first International Happiness Day was celebrated on March 20 in the year 2013 and since then, it is being celebrated every year worldwide.
The International Day of Happiness was founded by Jayme Illien, CEO of the United Nations New World Order project in 2006.
The UN in 2015 launched 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which seek to end poverty, reduce inequality, and protect our planet.
There are many ways in which you can lift up your spirits and celebrate the happiness on your very own, like getting good sleep, eating healthy, physical activity, reading a book, etc.
