Every year, the Universal Hour of Peace is observed on January 1. It is an important day because it pays attention to building peaceful relations among different groups and states. The day always seeks to convince people across the globe that peace is more sustainable than violence and less expensive.
Universal Hour of Peace – History
Dr. Barbara O’Guinn Condron of the School of Metaphysics introduced the idea of the Universal Hour of Peace, calling on leaders in government, education, and business to proclaim an hour of peaceful thought and action. Nowadays, it is an international celebration of peace, tolerance, and cooperation.
World Day of Peace – January 1, 2024
Universal Hour of Peace – Timeline
- 1920 – The League of Nations was formed, after the First World War, for international cooperation.
- 1988 – Nobel Prize for the U.N. Peacekeeping Forces
- 1995 – First Celebration of Universal Hour of Peace in the United States.
Universal Hour of Peace – Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January 1 | Monday |
| 2025 | January 1 | Wednesday |
| 2026 | January 1 | Thursday |
| 2027 | January 1 | Friday |
| 2028 | January 1 | Saturday |