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World No Tobacco Day is observed on 31 May every year with the aim to to raise global awareness about the deadly health risks of tobacco. 

Theme 2026: Unmasking the appeal: Exposing industry tactics on tobacco and nicotine products

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Explanation

World Hunger Day is annually observed on 28 May.

Theme 2024: Thriving Mothers, Thriving World

Theme 2025: Sowing Resilience

Theme 2026: The End of Hunger is in Our Hands

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Explanation

International Everest Day is annually celebrated on 29th May to commemorate the first-ever summit of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa of Nepal on 29th May 1953.

Explanation

International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers celebrated on 29 May.

With the purpose to to honor the service, courage, and dedication of past and present UN peacekeepers

Theme 2025: The Future of Peacekeeping

Theme 206: Invest in Peace

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Explanation

Menstrual Hygiene Day (MHD, MH Day in short) is an annual awareness day on May 28 to highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene management.

This day was initiated by the German-based NGO WASH United in 2013 and observed for the first time in 2014.

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