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June 20
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June 21
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June 25
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June 30
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his UN address in 2014, suggested an annual Day of Yoga on June 21, as it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and shares a special significance in many parts of the world.
Detailed explanation-2: -The 4th International Day of Yoga was held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand led by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi with 50, 000 volunteers. The theme for the 4th IDY was ‘Yoga for Peace. ‘
Detailed explanation-3: -Recognizing its universal appeal, on 11 December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga by resolution 69/131. The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practicing yoga.
Detailed explanation-4: -Prime Minister Narendra Modi is leading the International Day of Yoga celebrations from the heritage city of Mysuru in Karnataka. More than 15, 000 people are participate in the Yoga celebrations along with the Prime Minister at the Mysore Palace grounds.
Detailed explanation-5: -The 3rd edition of IYD 2017 has celebrated world-wide from New Delhi to New York and Paris to Panama. About 5, 000 events are taking place across 180 countries to mark the Yoga day. The United Nations (UN) theme of this year is “Yoga for Health".