Modern & International Observances
International Day of Yoga
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<holidayfyi-glossary slug="international-day-of-yoga"></holidayfyi-glossary>An annual observance on June 21 declared by the United Nations in 2014 following a proposal by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recognized by a record 177 co-sponsoring nations. Mass yoga sessions are held worldwide, with the largest events in India often involving hundreds of thousands of participants. The day promotes the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of yoga as a universal practice.