Int'l Day of Peace to be marked on Sep 21.

ISLAMABAD -- International Day of Peace will be marked on September 21(Wednesday) to recognize the efforts of those who have worked hard to end conflict and promote peace.

The dove is a symbol often associated with the International Day of Peace.

On the International Day of Peace, also known as Peace Day, people around the world take part in various activities and organize events centered on the theme 'peace'.

Events vary from private gatherings to public concerts and forums involving large audiences.

Activities include: Interfaith peace ceremonies; A toast for peace,A peace choir; Lighting candles;Peace prayers;A peace convoy of vehicles;Tree planting for peace;Art exhibitions promoting peace;Picnics for peace.Peace walks.

A UN resolution established the International Day of Peace in 1981 to coincide with the opening of the UN General Assembly. The first Peace Day was celebrated in 1982 and was held on the third Tuesday of September each year until 2002, when September 21 became...