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October 2024

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  1. Tuesday 1 October 2024

    • International Day of Older Persons

      Awareness

      The International Day of Older Persons on 1 October celebrates older people's contributions and looks at the challenges of an ageing world.

  2. Thursday 10 October 2024

    • World Mental Health Day

      Awareness

      A global day, held every 10 October, for raising awareness of mental health and pushing for better support and care everywhere.

    • World Sight Day

      Awareness

      A global day on the second Thursday of October that draws attention to blindness, vision loss and access to eye care.

  3. Saturday 12 October 2024

    • World Arthritis Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 12 October that raises awareness of arthritis and other rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.

  4. Monday 14 October 2024

    • Arab Environment Day

      Awareness

      Arab Environment Day is held on 14 October each year, declared by the League of Arab States to raise awareness of environmental protection across the Arab region.

  5. Tuesday 15 October 2024

    • Global Handwashing Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 15 October promoting handwashing with soap as a simple way to prevent disease.

  6. Wednesday 16 October 2024

    • World Food Day

      Awareness

      World Food Day on 16 October promotes action against hunger and for healthy, sustainable diets for everyone.

  7. Thursday 17 October 2024

    • Omani Women's Day

      Awareness

      Omani Women's Day, on 17 October each year, honours the place of women in Oman and their contribution to the nation, with a national theme each year.

  8. Sunday 20 October 2024

    • World Osteoporosis Day

      Awareness

      A global day on 20 October that raises awareness of osteoporosis, bone health and the prevention of fractures.

  9. Tuesday 22 October 2024

  10. Saturday 26 October 2024

    • Omani Youth Day

      Religious and cultural

      Omani Youth Day, held every year on 26 October, recognises the role of young people in Oman's development, with events led by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth.