Universal Hour of Peace – December 31
Sun Dec 31st

Universal Hour Of Peace

Universal Hour of Peace hopes to take a step toward a war-free world from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on January 1st each year.

During the hour of observance, the day encourages the promotion of peaceful activities.

How to celebrate #universalhourofpeace

Around the world, organisations supporting an hour of peace are staging events in favor of an hour of peace. Some include prayer, music, poetry, poetry, or speeches. Although gatherings may be large or small, the aim overall will be to spread the word of peace in every heart and mind, regardless of faith.

Several ways to participate include: Here are a few ways to participate:

  • Host a prayer circle
  • Join a candlelight vigil
  • Meditate or attend a meditation session. Meditate or attend a meditation session
  • An event to discuss bringing us closer to peace
  • Community resources for fostering peace in communities can be shared
  • Participate in discussions that bring companies together to find solutions to problems
  • Share an experience
  • Write a poem or a story about writing a poem or a story

To post on social media, use the hashtag #UniversalHourOfPeace.

History's universal hour of peace has come

The first Universal Hour of Peace was planned by Dr. Barbara Condron of the School of Metaphysics. On October 24, 1995, the world commemorated the first Universal Hour of Peace. It coincided with the United Nations' 50th anniversary of the United Nations and the autumnal equinox. At Noon GMT on January 1st of the following year, it was pushed to January 1st. It is now celebrated from 11:30 p.m. 12:30 a.m., December 31st to 12:30 a.m. January 1st is the first day of January 1st.