Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

The International Day to Combat Islamophobia is observed every year on March 15 to raise awareness about discrimination, prejudice, and hatred faced by Muslims around the world. The day encourages governments, organisations, and communities to promote tolerance, mutual respect, and peaceful coexistence among people of different religions and cultures. The United Nations General Assembly declared this observance in 2022 through Resolution A/RES/76/254. The date was chosen to mark the anniversary of the 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks in New Zealand, where 51 people lost their lives. The observance highlights the importance of combating religious intolerance and promoting human rights, equality, and interfaith dialogue globally.