What is the International Day of Light?

The International Day of Light is a theme day celebrated annually on May 16, dedicated to light and its importance in the world. The purpose of the day is to increase awareness of the importance of light in different areas of life, such as science, culture, art and technology.

The roots of the Day of Light go back to 2015, when the UN declared the International Year of Light. This initiative was part of an effort to increase understanding of the role of light in sustainable development and global challenges. Since then, the Day of Light has been celebrated annually in different parts of the world with different events and activities.

Light is an integral part of our lives in many ways. It affects our health, our mood, our environment and even the development of technology. The purpose of Light Day is to emphasize the importance of light and encourage people to value it more in their everyday life.

Sources: Lightday.org, UN.org