When is World Photography Day & World Humanitarian Day observed?

World Photography Day & World Humanitarian Day is observed every year on 19 August.

Is World Photography Day & World Humanitarian Day a national or international day?

It is a international / un observance.

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19 August · International / UN observance

World Photography Day & World Humanitarian Day 2026

World Humanitarian Day marks the 2003 bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad.

Date: 19 AugustExam GK

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Date: 19 August (every year)
Type: International / UN observance
Why it is observed: World Humanitarian Day marks the 2003 bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad.

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When is World Photography Day & World Humanitarian Day observed?: World Photography Day & World Humanitarian Day is observed every year on 19 August.
Why is World Photography Day & World Humanitarian Day observed?: World Humanitarian Day marks the 2003 bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad.
Is World Photography Day & World Humanitarian Day a national or international day?: It is a international / un observance.

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