Updated 18 June 2025 at 01:14 IST

Florida's Jacksonville Declares June 16 As ‘Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Day of Peace and Wellness’
Florida's Jacksonville has declared June 16 as ‘Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Day of Peace and Wellness’, becoming the 32nd city globally to recognise Gurudev’s impact on peace, health, and humanity.
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Reported by: Shashwat Bhandari
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Jacksonville declares June 16 as ‘Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Day of Peace and Wellness’ | Image: Republic Media Network
Jacksonville, Florida, has officially declared June 16 as ‘Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Day of Peace and Wellness’ in recognition of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s lifelong commitment to global peace, mental wellness, and social harmony through the Art of Living Foundation.
The official proclamation was presented by the Mayor of Jacksonville during a special ceremony at the University of North Florida, celebrating Gurudev’s transformative impact on millions worldwide.

A Growing Global Recognition
With this declaration, Jacksonville becomes the 32nd city across North America to dedicate a day in Gurudev’s honour. Other cities that have proclaimed a Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Day include: Austin, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; Atlanta, Georgia; Detroit, Michigan; St. Louis, Missouri; Mobile, Alabama; Plano and Allen, Texas; Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio; and Ottawa, Edmonton, and Halifax in Canada, among others