On November 11, 2023, several observances and events are scheduled to take place. Heres a summary of whats happening on this day:
- It is the 315th day of the year, with 50 days remaining in 2023.
- It is observed as Armistice Day, which recalls the end of World War I on that date in 1918 and honors the veterans of both World Wars.
- In Canada, it is Remembrance Day, a day to honor the Canadian men and women who have died in service to their country. Traditionally, two minutes of silence are observed at 11:00 a.m., the same time when World War I hostilities ended.
- It is also National Education Day, celebrated on the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first education minister of free India.
- Other observances on this day include Singles Day, St. Martins Day, Pepero Day, National Forestation Day, and the birthday of the Sultan of Kelantan.
- Additionally, it is National Indiana Day, Remembrance Day, Singles Day, National Sundae Day, and World Origami Day.
These events and observances make November 11, 2023, a day of historical, cultural, and international significance.