International Jazz Day 2025 Celebrated on April 30.

Important Days | Dated: 03 May 2025

The United Nations (UN)'s International Jazz Day is observed annually on 30 April to highlight the role of jazz in promoting peace, dialogue, and unity among cultures worldwide.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - In November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) General Conference officially designated 30 April as "International Jazz Day".
  • - The first celebration was held on 30 April 2012, marking the beginning of a global movement to honor jazz and its unifying power.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The 2025 edition was jointly organized by UNESCO and the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, based in Washington, D.C., United States, and observed in over 190 countries.
  • (ii) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), served as the Global Host City for 2025, recognized for its status as a UNESCO Creative City of Music.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

When was International Jazz Day 2025 recently celebrated?

Correct Answer: April 30

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