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Every year, the World Bee Day is celebrated across the world on 20th May, by the United Nations.

 Theme 2025: Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all

Theme 206: Bee Together for People and the Planet – A partnership that sustains us all

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The legendary Danish badminton player who announced his retirement in 2026 was Viktor Axelsen.

He officially retired in 2026, ending a remarkable career that included multiple Olympic and World Championship titles, largely due to persistent back injury issues.

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International Museum Day is an annual global event held on or around May 18.

Established by the International Council of Museums in 1977, it highlights the vital role museums play in cultural exchange, education, and community development. 

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The International Day of Light is celebrated every year on May 16.

This day was established by UNESCO to highlight the importance of light and light-based technologies in science, culture, education, and sustainable development.

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World Fair Play Day is observed every year on May 19 to promote fairness, respect, inclusion, and ethical behavior in sports and everyday life.

This day was proclaimed by UNGA in 2024.

First time celebrated in 2025.

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Explanation

Every year, the World Bee Day is celebrated across the world on 20th May, by the United Nations.

 Theme 2025: Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all

Theme 206: Bee Together for People and the Planet – A partnership that sustains us all

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World Fistula Day (International Day to End Obstetric Fistula) is observed globally on May 23.

Theme 2026: Her Health, Her Right: Shaping a Future without Fistula.

It aims to highlight the preventable and treatable nature of this devastating childbirth injury.

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• Name: International Literacy Day
• Date: 8 September (every year)
• Declared by: UNESCO
• Year declared: 26 October 1966
• First celebration: 1967

Last verified on 16-05-2026

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World Thalassemia Day is observed on 8 May.

With the  aim to raise awareness about Thalassemia.

Note: Thalassemia is a disease of the blood, a person gets it from their parents at birth.

Theme 2025: Together for Thalassaemia: Uniting Communities, Prioritising Patients

Theme 2026: Hidden No More: Finding the Undiagnosed. Supporting the Unseen
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Explanation

World Thalassemia Day is observed on 8 May.

With the  aim to raise awareness about Thalassemia.

Note: Thalassemia is a disease of the blood, a person gets it from their parents at birth.

Theme 2025: Together for Thalassaemia: Uniting Communities, Prioritising Patients

Theme 2026: Hidden No More: Finding the Undiagnosed. Supporting the Unseen
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