International Peace Day
This organization established September 21 as the International Day of Peace in 1981.
What is the United Nations?
This bird, often seen carrying an olive branch, is a widely recognized symbol of peace.
What is a dove?
This symbol, which appears on the Buddha’s footprint and represents peace and good fortune, is also used to symbolize well-being in Amerasia.
What is the Lotus Flower?
Known for his nonviolent resistance in India, this leader played a key role in India’s independence and global peace movements.
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
This 1971 John Lennon song portrays a world without war, borders, or religion, and has become an anthem for peace.
What is "Imagine"?
This is the official date of the International Day of Peace, established by the United Nations.
What is September 21?
This colorful, rainbow-hued object is waved during peace demonstrations around the world.
What is the peace flag?
This Hebrew word, commonly used as a greeting and farewell, means "peace" in Judaism.
What is "Shalom"?
A leader in the education and peace-building field, this Pakistani activist survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban and became a global symbol of peace and women's education.
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
Written and performed by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, this 1985 song brought together artists to raise funds for humanitarian aid and promote global peace.
What is "We Are the World"?
In Japanese culture, folding 1,000 of these paper creations is said to bring peace and good fortune.
What is a paper crane?
Draw the Peace Sign, originally designed for the British nuclear disarmament movement.
(drawing of the peace sign)
In Hindu tradition, this Sanskrit word means "peace" and is often repeated three times at the end of prayers.
What is "Shanti"?
This Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights activist spent 27 years in prison before becoming South Africa’s first Black president.
Who is Nelson Mandela?
This song, performed by Louis Armstrong, envisions a peaceful and harmonious world, starting with the line, "I see trees of green, red roses too..."
at is "What a Wonderful World"?
The UN General Assembly declared Peace Day as a period of non-violence and this other important practice.
What is a ceasefire (a minute of silence also accepted)?
At UN Headquarters, Peace Day is symbolically marked by the ringing of this object, cast from coins donated by children from 60 different nations.
What is the Peace Bell?
In Buddhism, this state of ultimate peace and liberation from suffering is the goal of spiritual practice.
What is Nirvana?
This world leader gave the famous "I Have a Dream" speech advocating for racial equality and peace.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This iconic 1960s song by Bob Dylan called for peace during the civil rights movement and anti-war protests, asking "How many times must the cannonballs fly?"
What is "Blowin' in the Wind"?
The International Day of Peace was first celebrated in this year.
What is 1981?
The olive branch is used as a peace symbol in this ancient civilization's mythology, where it was given by the goddess Athena.
What is Ancient Greece?
This Arabic word, used as a common greeting in the Islamic world, means "peace be upon you."
What is "As-salamu alaykum"?
This woman, who founded the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, India, won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her work with the poor and sick.
Who is Mother Teresa?
Mr. Kimi performed this song during Midday Melodies, originally sung by the Cranberries, which cries for peace in response to the violence in Northern Ireland.
What is "Zombie"?