Valentine's Day, also called Saint Valentine's Day or the
Feast of Saint Valentine, is observed every year in February on the 14th of
February. There are many more celebrations that occur on this day.
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| It's not only Valentine's Day today -- Here's a list of events taking place on February 14 |
February 14, also known as Valentine's Day is a day
dedicated to showing love and affection to other people. People exchange gifts,
flowers or chocolates that convey messages of affection. Although we all must
know this fact, the thing we do not realize is that this day is also
significant in the past for other significant occasions. Let's look at the
lesser-known events
Pulwama attack
Pulwama's attack
Four years ago on February 14 of 2019, a terrorist attack
took place at Pulwama within Jammu as well as Kashmir by an armed suicide
bomber that resulted in the deaths of forty CRPF personnel. Jaish-e-Mohammed is
a militant organization with roots in Pakistan claims that it was behind this
attack at Pulwama. The attack struck a serious loss to the relations between
Pakistan and India and led to the standoff between India and Pakistan in 2019.
This year commemorates the fourth anniversary of the
"Pulwama's attack".
Financial Literacy Week
Financial Literacy Week
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been organizing Financial
Literacy Day (FLW) each year since 2016, to spread financial education messages
based on the subject matter to people across the nation. The theme for this
year's FLW will be "Good Financial Behaviour - Your Saviour" that is
scheduled to be observed between February 13 and 17 2023.
The theme is in line with the overall goals that are part of
the National Strategy for Financial Education 2020-2025, which is aimed to
build resilience to financial stress and raising awareness among the public.
The primary focus is on creating awareness of savings budgeting, planning and
budgeting and the prudent use of financial services that are digital.
International Book Giving Day
International Book Giving Day
International Book Giving Day, which is also observed on
February 14 is a day to encourage generosity and inspires a love for reading.
It's a day where groups or individuals can give books to children.
Additionally, numerous people are interested in getting their communities
involved in activities that promote the day.
Library Lovers' Day
Library Lovers' Day
The Library Lovers' Day holiday is observed on February 14
every year to honor libraries and librarians, book enthusiasts and those who
love libraries.
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