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One of the largest democracies in the world, India will celebrate its 75th Independence Day on 15th of August, 2021. This day marks the historic occasion when the country finally broke the shackles of oppression and gained independence from the British empire in the year 1947. Hence, Independence Day is celebrated with utmost fervour, zest and a spirit of patriotism to mark the innumerable sacrifices of the freedom fighters of India and honour the fact that we are living in a free India. Throughout the country, flag-raising ceremonies are conducted and special programs are hosted, focusing on honouring the freedom...

13 Aug - World Organ Donation Day Every year on 13 th August, world organ donation day is celebrated to create awareness about organ donation and encourage people to donate their organs so that the gap between organ demand and supply can be reduced and more patients with organ failure can benefit from these organs. Donating an organ is the noblest cause as one is quite literally giving a few years of life to the other. We, at Agastya International School promote the cause of organ donation and stand with the world in this cause. #WorldOrganDonation #worldorganday #organday #OrganDonationDay #agastyaschoolrohtak...

International Left-Handers Day is held on 13 August all over the world to celebrate the uniqueness of lefties. The day was first observed in 1976 by Dean R Campbell, founder of the Lefthanders International, Inc. Considering that left-handed person's life is full of obstacles, the day is celebrated to raise awareness of the advantages and disadvantages of being left-handed in a predominantly right-handed world. Agastya International School recognises diversified dexterity in mankind on this day. #lefthandersday #Lefthanded #InternationalLeftHandersDay #agastyaschoolrohtak #bestenglishmediumschool

World Elephant Day is an international annual event on August 12, dedicated to the preservation and protection of the world's elephants. The goal of World Elephant Day is to create awareness of the urgent plight of African and Asian elephants, and to share knowledge and positive solutions for the better care and management of captive and wild elephants. Agastya community pledges to support a world that protects elephants, wildlife and their habitat. #WorldElephantDay #elephantlove #WorldElephantDay2021 #bestprimaryschoolrohtak #bestschoolinrohtak #agastyaschoolrohtak

The city saw the terrors of the atomic weapon the moment an American B-29 bomber dropped it on the populace. An estimated 90,000 to 140,000 people were killed instantly, while thousands more were hit with generational defects that are plaguing the country to this day. The pictures of mushroom clouds after the nuclear bombs were detonated by the United States over Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan have gone down in history as the worst kind of devastation humans can unleash on earth. On August 9, 1945, the US dropped the second nuclear bomb on Nagasaki, three days after Hiroshima was...

On August 8, 2021, the nation commemorates the 79th anniversary of the Quit India Movement, or August Kranti Din, which is one of the most significant milestones in the history of India's freedom movement. Quit India Movement was a mass civil disobedience movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi on 8 August 1942. He launched the movement in Gowalia Tank Maidan (now also known as August Kranti Maidan), and gave a call 'do or die'. Thousands of freedom fighters sacrificed their lives in this cause. As we now live in an independent nation, every year we commemorate the hardships and sacrifices made...

In July 2015, the Union government declared 7 August as National Handloom Day with an aim to generate awareness about the importance of the handloom industry. On 7 August 2015, the first National Handloom Day was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Centenary Hall of Madras University in Chennai. The day also highlights the handloom industry and is celebrated on 7 August annually. It also focuses on the contribution of handloom to the socio-economic development of the country and increase the income of the weavers. Let us all pledge to support handloom weavers on this National Handloom Day....

Shivratri is an auspicious day for Lord Shiva devotees, as it marks the convergence of Shiva and Shakti. It is observed every month on the 14th day of the dark fortnight or the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi Tithi and the one which is observed in Phalguna month is known as Maha Shivratri. The literal meaning of Shivratri is the Night of Shiva. This month, Masik Shivaratri will fall on Friday, August 06 in Vikrama Samvata 2077-78, as per the Hindu calendar. It will be also known as Sawan Shivratri. The devotees observe a day-long fast to appease Lord Shiva and seek...

This Friendship Day, make sure you wish all your close friends and make them feel special! Friendship is the most valuable thing in life and to mark the importance of this beautiful relationship, Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of the month of August. It is a day to celebrate the role close friends play in our lives, and how they shape us . Friends help you celebrate good times and provide support during bad times. Friendship is a beautiful thing to share with someone you care about. You'll share laughs, snacks, tears, and will create lots of...

International Tiger Day is celebrated worldwide on 29 July 2021. This day is also celebrated as Awareness Day. Due to poaching and destruction of forests in various countries, the number of tigers has dropped significantly. The purpose of celebrating this day is to promote awareness, conservation and expansion of wild tiger habitats around the world. In 2010, at the Tiger Conference in St. Petersburg, Russia, it was decided to celebrate ‘International Tiger Day’ every year on 29 July. In this conference, 13 countries with a tiger population had vowed that by 2022 they will double the tiger population. Agastya International...

The Kargil war was fought for more than 60 days and ended on 26 July 1999. Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on 26 July every year in honour of the Kargil War's Heroes. This day is celebrated in the Kargil–sector and the national capital New Delhi, where the Prime Minister of India pays homage to the soldiers at Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate every year. Team Agastya salutes the bravery and pays tribute to the Kargil war heroes. #kargilvijaydiwas #kargil #indianarmy #kargilwar #india #indianairforce #indiannavy #indianarmylovers #agastyaschoolrohtak

"National Parents Day" honors all the parents on the fourth Sunday in July. No matter where our parents may be, this day serves to celebrate their important role in our lives. Parents play a vital role in the lives of children. From our birth, parents protect, teach, guide, and serve as role models. As part of a family, we look to them for guidance. We mirror their behavior and learn to be a core part of our communities. We can never repay what our parents do for us, but certainly we can make them feel special by paying gratitude on...

Guru Purnima is observed on the full moon day of Ashadha month. Guru Purnima is a festival which is dedicated to our gurus. A guru not only teaches and gives us the knowledge, but also shows the right path to lead our life. He is the person who helps us to enlighten ourselves and guides us to lead a happy and a prosperous life. On this holy day, lets pay gratitude to all ours guru's who have enlightened us with their wisdom and shown us a right path. Happy Guru purnima to all. #HappyGuruPurnima #GuruPurnima #GuruPurnima2021 #agastyaschoolrohtak #topschoolinrohtak

There are two key Eid’s (Celebration Festivals) in Islam: Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the completion of the Holy Month of Ramadan; and Eid-ul-Adha, the greater Eid, which follows the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, at the time of Qurbani (sacrifice). Traditionally, the day is spent celebrating with family, friends and loved ones, often wearing new or best attire and the giving of gifts. Agastya International School wishes everyone a Very Happy and Joyful Eid… #eidmubarak #Eid2021 #eiduladha2021 #Eid #agastyaschoolrohtak

Nelson Mandela International Day was launched in recognition of Nelson Mandela’s birthday on 18 July 2009 via unanimous decision of the UN General Assembly. It was inspired by a call Nelson Mandela made a year earlier, for the next generation to take on the burden of leadership in addressing the world’s social injustices when he said that “it is in your hands now”. A global movement for positive change begins with small actions. As each person acts, they fuel momentum towards positive change, raising awareness and expanding the reach of Mr Mandela’s values – fighting injustice, helping people in need...

World Zoonoses Day is a global awareness day held every 6 July, the anniversary of the day in 1885 when Louise Pasteur successfully administered the first vaccine against rabies. In 2021, it comes once again in the midst of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic, a disease of zoonotic (animal) origin. World Zoonoses Day is an annual opportunity to raise awareness of those diseases that can spread among animals and people and to celebrate global activities taking place to minimise the risks in the future. World Zoonoses Day is conducted every year to emphasise and bring awareness amongst people about the zoonotic...

India celebrates 'National Doctors' Day on July 1 every year to honour the birth and death anniversary of great physician , second chief Minister of west Bengal, Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy. 'National Doctors' Day is a day celebrated to recognize the contributions of physicians to individual lives and communities. Team Agastya salutes doctors -front line corona warriors for their selfless services on National doctors day. This day serves to show gratitude to all those doctors who have selflessly aided us in our time of need and tirelessly worked for the health of their patients. #DoctorsDay2021 #NationalDoctorsDay #agastyaschoolrohtak #bestschoolinrohtak

The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed on 26 June every year with the aim to create awareness about issues related to drugs and strengthening action and cooperation in order to make the world free of drug abuse. Across the world, many individuals, organisations and communities come together every year on the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking to inform people about the problems faced by society due to illegal drugs. The theme this year is "Share Facts On Drugs, Save Lives". Agastya International School is an institution that will always support society and...

Introduced in 1948, to commemorate the birth of modern Olympic Games in 1894 on June 23 at Sorbonne in Paris, the goal of Olympic Day is to promote participation in sports across the world, irrespective of age, gender or athletic ability. This year, the theme of International Olympic Day is “Stay healthy, Stay strong, Stay active with the Olympic Day workout on June 23.” This year the Olympic organization has created a brand new home exercise video featuring Olympics competitors in the run-up to Olympic Day. Athletes featured in the video are Laurie Hernandez of the United States, Martin Fourcade...

World Music Day or Fete de la Musique is a unique annual celebration of music, which takes place on June 21. This day is celebrated to honour the musicians and singers for the gift of music, which gives flight to the imagination and life to everything. And budding young and amateur musicians are encouraged to perform. World Music Day allows anyone to play their favourite instruments in neighbourhood parks and open spaces for people to enjoy. Music lovers organize free concerts and other musical events. Lets come together and celebrate one of the finest form of art.