It is commonly and unofficially referred to as Yoga Day, is celebrated annually on 21 June since its inception in 2015.
An international day for yoga was declared unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 11 December 2014
It is also called Yoga Day, World Yoga Day, UN International Yoga Day.
The word "yoga" is said to come from the Sanskrit root "yuj," meaning "to join."
The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his UN address suggested the date of 21 June, as it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and shares special significance in many parts of the world.
It was the Nepal Prime Minister Sushil Koirala, who first supported Mr. Modi for his unique proposal.
More than 100 cities in United States of America will host a ‘Yogathon’ on International Yoga Day
The idea of an International Day of Yoga was the first proposed by the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi during his speech at the UNGA, on 27 September 2014
INDIA POST released commemorative Stamps, First Day Covers and Minisheet on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga on 21 June, 2015.
The Reserve Bank of India released two commemorative coins of denominations ₹ 10/- and ₹ 100/- on the International Day of Yoga.
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