International Day of Argania observed on May 10

Exam-focused facts from the 13 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The International Day of Argania is observed every year on May 10 to recognise the cultural, environmental and socio-economic importance of the argan tree.
The day is celebrated under the auspices of the United Nations (UN).
The UNESCO-recognised Arganeraie Biosphere Reserve in the Souss-Massa region of Morocco spans more than 2.5 million hectares.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recognises Morocco's argan-based production system under its Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) initiative.
In 2025, the Cooperative Cultural Heritage (CCH) programme of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) included the argan ecosystem and its women's cooperatives on its List of Tangible Cooperative Cultural Heritage.