What is celebrated on May 22 in Ukraine and the world

International Sherlock Holmes Day and the anniversary of the first Bitcoin transaction - on May 22, the world celebrates a wide variety of holidays. UNN has compiled a selection of the most unusual holidays and also reminds us which name-day celebrants are marking their special day today. 

International Day for Biological Diversity

The holiday was established by the UN General Assembly to draw attention to the problem of the rapid decline of flora and fauna species on the planet. The main goal of this day is to increase humanity's awareness of the need to preserve balanced ecosystems, which are the fundamental basis for supporting life on Earth.

World Preeclampsia Day

This important medical date aims to raise global awareness about a dangerous complication of pregnancy accompanied by a sharp increase in blood pressure. Timely information for women, attention to symptoms, and regular medical examinations are critical for saving the lives of the mother and the future child.

This initiative is aimed at supporting and uniting mothers within communities for mutual assistance, psychological relief, and sharing experiences in child-rearing. The day emphasizes the importance of female solidarity, which helps overcome the daily challenges of motherhood and avoid emotional burnout.

Bitcoin Day

This date entered the history of the digital economy thanks to an event in 2010, when programmer Laszlo Hanyecz made the world's first material purchase using cryptocurrency, buying two pizzas for 10,000 bitcoins. Today, the crypto community around the world celebrates this holiday as a symbolic starting point for the practical use of virtual money in everyday life.

International Sherlock Holmes Day

The holiday is timed to the birthday of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the prominent British writer and creator of one of the world's most famous literary characters. On this day, fans of the detective genre organize literary readings, themed events, and discussions on the phenomenon of the deductive method of investigation.

World Goth Day

This cultural holiday was initiated in the United Kingdom to support representatives of the Goth subculture and overcome social prejudices against them. It is dedicated to specific music, fashion, and dark aesthetics, and also emphasizes the fundamental right of every person to freedom of self-expression and individuality.

World Urban Farmers Day

This holiday is dedicated to people engaged in growing agricultural products in densely built-up areas, creating gardens on rooftops, balconies, or in public spaces. It promotes the ideas of urban ecology, food independence, and the greening of megacities.

World Paloma Day

This date celebrates one of the most popular traditional Mexican cocktails, made with tequila and grapefruit juice. The holiday unites connoisseurs of bar culture and contributes to the development of the hospitality industry, drawing attention to classic Latin American recipes.

International "Be Yourself" Day

The holiday was created to encourage people to abandon imposed social masks and embrace their uniqueness without fear of social judgment. It reminds us of the importance of psychological comfort, self-respect, and the fundamental right of every person to the free expression of their own individuality.

Church Calendar and Name Days

According to the new calendar, on May 22, the Orthodox Church honors the memory of the Martyr Basiliscus, as well as the Holy Martyr John-Vladimir, Prince of Serbia. 

Celebrating their Angel Day (name day) today are Volodymyr, Danylo, Ivan, Makar, Mykhailo, Pavlo, as well as  Sofiia.