International Day of Charity : 5 September
International Day of Charity : 5 September
The International Day of Charity is celebrated every year on September 5 across the world.
It aims to recognise role of charity in alleviating human suffering within and among nations.
The International Day of Charity was instituted by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) by adopting resolution A/RES/67/105PDF on 17 December 2012.
It was celebrated for first time in 2013.
Why September 5? It is death anniversary of Mother Teresa.