Global Love Day


Global Love Day is a minor observance day celebrated on the 1st of May around the world. It is celebrated in various countries, but primarily in the United States. A number of American Governors, Mayors, and officials have proclaimed May 1st as "Global Love Day", mostly noted by officials in Florida, Nevada, Maine, Illinois, Wisconsin, Hawaii, Alabama, and Canada.

History

Harold W. Becker,the founder of "The Love Foundation"a United State non profit organization created Global Love Day,which was launched on the 1st of May,2004. The annual observance was created to encourage unity among people, Communities, Nations, and to celebrate humanity through unconditional love.
This international event is intended to be a symbolic day of unconditional love.

Observances

Events

Since 2004, Global Love Day events takes place yearly around the world, including the United States, among the U.S. Hmong Community, England, India, and others. The holiday encourages individuals, groups, and organizations to host gatherings and celebrations according to their unique inspiration, while also being inclusive of other cultures and social considerations.

Proclamations

As of May 2020, more than 700 official proclamations have been issued by Governors, Mayors, and Councils from North America and Europe, recognizing May 1st as "Global Love Day". A noteworthy addition in 2019 was a proclamation from the Dalai Lama honoring the day..

Popular Culture

In recent years, Global Love Day has been referenced in popular cultures, social media, on daily events calendars, blogs and well-known persons such as LeAnn Rimes.