Explanation

International Day of Families is celebrated on 15th of May every year.

This day is being celebrated by the United Nations since 1995.

Theme 2025: Family-Oriented Policies for Sustainable Development

Theme 2026: Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing
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Explanation

World Thyroid Awareness Day is observed on 25 May annually. 

Thyroid: a disease

Theme 2026: Thyroid and Nutrition

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Explanation

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 24 May as International Day of Markhor.

First edition has been celebrated on 24 May 2024.

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25 May has been proclaimed by the United Nations as World Football Day.

In 2024, 25 May marks the 100th anniversary of the first international football tournament in history which took place on May 25, 1924 in Paris.

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Explanation

Africa Day is observed every year on May 25.

It marks the founding of the Africa Day in 1963, which later became the African Union.

The day is celebrated across Africa and in the diaspora to reflect on African unity, liberation, development, and shared identity.

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