Explanation

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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Explanation

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) is celebrated annually on May 17.

The date was chosen to commemorate the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on May 17, 1865, marking the day the first International Telegraph Convention was signed in Paris.

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Explanation

International Tea Day is celebrated on 21 May annually 

First time celebrated in 2020 by the United Nations.  

Theme 2025: Tea for Better Lives

Theme 2026: Sustaining Tea, Supporting Communities

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Explanation

World Hypertension Day is observed annually on May 17 to raise global awareness about high blood pressure.

Since 2006, the WHL has been dedicating May 17 of every year as WHD.

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