International Day of Argania holds on every May 10 celebrate and promote the heritage of the Argania tree.

Background

The Argania tree holds is significant in Moroccan culture and heritage. Morocco is the main international exporter of Argan-based products which is used to produce popular ingredient in cosmetics, skincare, and hair care products.

International Day of Argania

In 1988, the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization designated the production area for the Arganeraie Biosphere Reserve. The argan tree was a subject of the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2014.

International Day of Argania

March 3, 2021, the United Nations General Assembly declared 10 May the International Day of Argania and the 113 member states of the United Nations adopted it by consensus.

International Day of Argania

References

World forestry

UNESCO

United Nations General Assembly resolutions

May observances

Forestry events

2021 in the United Nations

United Nations days