Explanation

World Red Cross Day is annually celebrated on 8 May.

World Red Cross Day is celebrated as the birthday anniversary of Henri Dunant, founder of International Committee of the Red Cross.

Henri Dunant was born on May 8, 1828.

 Theme 2025: Keeping Humanity Alive

Theme 2026: United in Humanity: No Matter Where, No Matter When

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Explanation

In Russia, Victory Day is a holiday that commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany in 1945.

9th May holiday became a non-labor day only in 1965 in Russia.

Explanation

Israel became a state on May 14, 1948.

78 percent of Palestine was captured by Israel in 1948

The word ‘Nakba’ means سانحہ، واقعہ، حادثہ یا تباہی

Nakba day is observed on 15 May

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Explanation

World Athletics Day is celebrated on 7 May.

Purpose: awareness about the importance of fitness and encourage them to play sports

Theme 2026 is Sport: Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers

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Explanation

International Nurses Day is observed globally on May 12 each year to mark the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.

Theme 2026: Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives

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