March 21, 2025, Special Days: March 21, 2025, is a day of diverse celebrations, cultural observances, and important awareness campaigns. It is observed as World Down Syndrome Day, advocating for the rights and inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome, and World Poetry Day, which honours the power of poetry in expressing emotions and ideas across cultures. Environmental awareness is highlighted through World Forestry Day and International Day of Forests, both promoting the conservation and sustainable management of forests. The day also marks International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, emphasising the global fight against racial inequality, alongside Harmony Day in Australia and Human Rights Day in South Africa.

The rich tradition of storytelling through puppets is recognised on World Puppetry Day, while International Nowruz Day celebrates the Persian New Year, symbolising renewal and unity. In Egypt, Mother’s Day is observed, honouring the love and sacrifices of mothers. Sheetala Saptami, a Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Sheetala, is also observed on this day, where devotees seek blessings for good health and protection from diseases.

Food lovers can enjoy National Crunchy Taco Day, National French Bread Day, and National California Strawberry Day, while astrology enthusiasts celebrate National Aries Day. Additionally, Rosie the Riveter Day pays tribute to the women who contributed to the workforce during World War II. With so many meaningful observances, March 21 is a day of reflection, celebration, and advocacy across different spheres of life. March 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Complete List of Important Dates and Events in the Third Month of the Year.

List of Festivals & Events Falling on March 21, 2025 (Friday)

  1. Sheetala Saptami

  2. Martyrdom of Imam Ali

  3. World Down Syndrome Day

  4. World Forestry Day

  5. World Poetry Day

  6. World Puppetry Day

  7. Afghanistan Day

  8. Namibia Independence Day

  9. Big Bang Day

  10. Education Freedom Day

  11. Mother's Day in Egypt

  12. Harmony Day in Australia

  13. Human Rights Day in South Africa

  14. International Colour Day

  15. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

  16. International Race Relations Day

  17. International Day of Forests

  18. International Day of Nowruz

  19. National Aries Day

  20. National California Strawberry Day

  21. National Crunchy Taco Day

  22. National French Bread Day

  23. National Healthy Fats Day

  24. National Single Parent Day

  25. National Teenager Day

  26. National Preschool Teachers Appreciation Day

  27. National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence

  28. National Fragrance Day

  29. National Flower Day

  30. National Renewable Energy Day

  31. Rosie The Riveter Day

  32. Slytherin Pride Day

  33. Twitter Day

  34. Vermouth Day

  35. Cluster Headache Awareness Day

  36. Anal Cancer Awareness Day

Sunrise and Sunset Time on March 21, 2025

  • Sunrise Time: 6:41 am on Friday, 21 March 2025 (IST)

  • Sunset Time: 6:49 pm on Friday, 21 March 2025 (IST)

Famous March 21 Birthdays and Birth Anniversaries

  1. Gary Oldman

  2. Rani Mukerji

  3. Shobana

  4. Suraj Sharma

  5. Bismillah Khan (21 March 1916 - 21 August 2006)

  6. Ronaldinho

  7. Scott Eastwood

  8. Timothy Dalton

  9. Matthew Broderick

  10. Ayrton Senna (21 March 1960 - 1 May 1994)

  11. Antoine Griezmann

  12. Amit Deshmukh

  13. Grant Elliott

  14. Karolína Plíšková

  15. Kristýna Plíšková

  16. Jordi Alba

March 20, 2025, Special Days.

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