The International Day of Happiness is being marked today by organizing various programs.
The United Nations General Assembly had on July 12, 2012 declared to observe March 20 every year as the International Day of Happiness.
It was declared to celebrate the Day making the people around the world realize the importance of happiness and well-being in their lives.
The resolution to mark the Day was initiated by Bhutan, a country that recognized the value of gross national happiness over gross national income since early 1970s as well as adopted national happiness as the goal.
