International Day of the Boy Child
| International Day of the Boy Child | |
|---|---|
| Also called | International Day of the Boy, International Boys Day, Day of Boys, Boy's Day |
| Type | International |
| Significance | Recognizes the importance of boys' well-being and the challenges they face, while also celebrating the positive aspects they bring to their communities and families. |
| Date | 16 May |
| Next time | 16 May 2026 |
| Frequency | annual |
| First time | 16 May 2018 |
International Day of the Boy Child is celebrated on May 16th each year. The day recognizes the importance of boys' well-being and the challenges they face, while also celebrating the positive aspects they bring to their communities and families. Unlike International Day of the Girl Child, International Day of the Boy Child is not officially recognised by the UN.[1][2][3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Home". International Boys Day. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Marsh, Warwick (2023-05-14). "International Boys' Day – 16 May + Thank God for Mothers". Warwick Marsh. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Nig, Awla. "International Day of the Boy Child 2024: Boys health and well-being – AWLA Nigeria". Archived from the original on 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "When is International Day of Boy Child? Know The Date of Celebration Dedicated to Honouring Male Children". Yahoo!. 2020-10-11. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
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