June 18, 2024 Special Days: After packed festivities like Eid-al-Adha and Gayatri Jayanti on Monday, there are relatively fewer events on June 18. Among the events for today is Nirjala Ekadashi, a festival among Hindu’s wherein they observe a day long fast abstaining from both food and water. It is believed to be the most important Ekadashi of the 24 Ekadashis.

Moreover, the South Asian country of Seychelles celebrates their Constitution Day on June 18. This day is also celebrated as International Day for Countering Hate Speech to protect human rights against hate speech and promote intercultural tolerance.  June 2024 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar.

Additionally, Wear Blue Day is a day celebrated to create awareness about health issues and encourage men to undergo health checkups.

List of Festivals and Events Falling on June 18, 2024 (Tuesday)

  1. Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat

  2. International Sushi Day

  3. Rani Laxmibai Death Anniversary / Rani Laxmibai Punyatithi)

  4. International Day for Countering Hate Speech

  5. Sustainable Gastronomy Day

  6. National Go Fishing Day

  7. International Picnic Day

  8. International Panic Day

  9. Waterloo Day (United Kingdom)

  10. Constitution Day of Seychelles

Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries

  1. Paul McCartney

  2. Richard Madden

  3. Blake Shelton

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