This year World Religion Day falls on Sunday 18 January though schools will often be marking it in the weeks before or after. Founded by the US Baháʼí community in 1950, World Religion Day was intended to highlight how the spiritual principles underlying the world's religions are harmonious, and how religion can play a significant role in unifying humanity. It was set to be observed on the third Sunday of January, but its widespread adoption for interfaith events and activit