Every year on September 21, the United Nations celebrates the International Day of Peace or World Peace Day. Established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly, the day begins with the Peace Bell Ceremony held at the United Nations headquarters. The bell was a special gift from the United Nations Association of Japan, with the hopeful message "Long live absolute world peace" inscribed on it.
International Day of Peace
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Amber Fort, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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Tombeau du Géant in Bouillon, Belgium
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International Chameleon Day
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Svolvaer, Lofoten Islands, Norway
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A legendary islet
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Last night of the Proms
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Gravity-defying wonders of the world
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Great wildebeest migration at Mara River, Kenya
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Point Reyes National Seashore, California, USA
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Unbe-leaf-able
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Modica, Sicily, Italy
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In the foothills of Snowdon
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Perfect day for a ride
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Welcome to Black History Month
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Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley National Park, United States
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Apples ready for harvest, Minnesota, United States
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Golden larches and Prusik Peak, Enchantments, Washington, USA
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Mona Vale rockpool, Sydney, Australia
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Alstrom Point, Lake Powell, United States
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A mirror reflecting natures beauty
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Into the breach
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Happy New Year!
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Hogmanay
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Guy Fawkes Night
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Do pandas enjoy winter?
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A cuddling pair of Taiwan yuhina
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If these walls could talk...
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A magical resting place
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Mount Field National Park, Tasmania, Australia
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Ardez village, Graubunden, Switzerland