Why is International Happiness Day celebrated?

Every year, March 20 is celebrated as International Happiness Day/ International Day of Happiness worldwide. sole aim of celebrating this day is to inspire and advance global happiness movement. Read to kw more about importance and reason why International Happiness Day is celebrated.

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Why is International Happiness Day / International Day of Happiness celebrated?

International Happiness Day was originally founded and conceptualised by CEO of United Nations New World Order project, Jayme Illien in 2006. main idea behind celebrating this day is to establish happiness as a fundamental human right among masses. It was one of goals of United Nations to celebrate happiness, freedom, and well-being mankind on earth.

first-ever International Happiness Day was celebrated in 2013 and has been celebrated every year ever since n. American singer Pharrell Williams has been heavily promoting event in past. me for this year's International Happiness Day campaign is ‘Happiness For All, Toger'.

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Check out Twitterati's excitement on celebrating International Happiness Day

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To celebrate International Happiness Day, UN secretariat is propagating 'Ten Steps to Global Happiness' challenge that comprises:

• Step 1: Tell Everyone

• Step 2: Do What Makes You Happy

• Step 3: Give and Spread Happiness To Ors

• Step 4: Celebrate a Happiness Month Event

• Step 5: Share happiness on social media

• Step 6: Promote UN 'Happiness Resolutions'

• Step 7: Read and Share World Happiness Reports

• Step 8: Advance UN's Global Goals

• Step 9: Become a Global Partner & Ambassador

• Step 10: Adopt and Spread 'Happytalism'

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