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INTERNATIONAL DAY
OF THE OLDER PERSONS |
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Date-wise Events |
October 01, Every Year |
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Description |
- The holiday was observed for the first time on October
1, 1991.
- The holiday is celebrated for raising awareness about
issues affecting the elderly, such as senescence and elder
abuse.
- It is also a day to appreciate the contributions that
older people make to society.
- This holiday is similar to National Grandparents Day in
the United States and Canada as well as Double Ninth
Festival in China and Respect for the Aged Day in Japan.
- The observance is a focus of ageing organizations and
the United Nations Programme on Ageing.
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