India has promoted yoga all over the world. Yoga has got a special identity at the international level. International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on 21 June to spread yoga all over the world and make people aware about its benefits. It was started in 2014 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a proposal in the United Nations General Assembly. Since then, International Yoga Day is being celebrated every year on 21 June. Let us know why the date of 21 June was chosen for this day and what is the theme of International Yoga Day 2024 this time?
Why is Yoga Day celebrated on 21 June?
This question must have come to your mind that why the date of 21st June has been chosen to celebrate Yoga Day. Actually, there is a special reason behind celebrating Yoga Day on this day. 21st June is considered to be the longest day of the year. Which is also called summer solstice. This day is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere. After this the Sun enters Dakshinayan. This day is considered very special for yoga and spirituality. This is the reason why it was decided to celebrate 21st June as International Yoga Day.
Theme of International Yoga Day 2024
Yoga Day is organized every year keeping a special theme in mind. This year, i.e. 2024, the theme of Yoga Day has been chosen as women. The special theme of International Yoga Day 2024 has been kept as ‘Yoga for Women Empowerment’.
History of Yoga Day
International Yoga Day was celebrated for the first time on 21 June 2015. Millions of people practiced yoga together across the world. Prime Minister Modi also participated in the yoga program held on Rajpath in Delhi. On 27 September 2014, Prime Minister Modi proposed to celebrate International Yoga Day in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly for the first time, which was accepted by the United Nations General Assembly on 11 December 2014. And it was announced to celebrate Yoga Day on 21 June every year across the world.
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