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title: "International Day of Yoga — Definition & Meaning"
description: "The International Day of Yoga is celebrated on 21 June, honoring yoga's role in physical and mental wellbeing, proposed by India at the UN."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The International Day of Yoga is a United Nations–designated observance held annually on 21 June, recognising yoga as a holistic practice for physical and mental wellbeing.
- Which UN resolution established the International Day of Yoga and when?
- Why was 21 June chosen as the date?
- Which ministry coordinates the International Day of Yoga in India?
- How does IDY relate to India's soft power?

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1. 11 December 2014

   The International Day of Yoga (IDY) is observed every year on 21 June, established by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 69/131, adopted on .

2. 27 September 2014

   The resolution was proposed by India and piloted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the 69th session of the UNGA on , where he described yoga…

3. 21 June 2015

   The inaugural observance on at Rajpath, New Delhi, entered the Guinness World Records for the largest yoga session (35,985 participants) and the most nation…

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