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Why is International Yoga Day celebrated on June 21? Know the theme of 2024
18/06/2024 07:45 PM | Click to read full article
International Yoga Day was celebrated for the first time on June 21, 2015. June 21 is considered to be the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and is also called summer solstice. After this, the Sun enters Dakshinayan. This day is considered very special for yoga and spirituality hence it was decided to celebrate June 21 as International Yoga Day. The theme of International Yoga Day 2024 has been kept as 'Yoga for Women Empowerment'.
