13 June Holidays

National Albinism Day is observed on June 13th every year.

The seven types of albinism are:

1. Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 1 (OCA1)
2. Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 2 (OCA2)
3. Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 3 (OCA3)
4. Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 4 (OCA4)
5. X-Linked Albinism (Nettleship-Falls Type)
6. Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome (HPS)
7. Chediak-Higashi Syndrome (CHS)

International Albinism Awareness Day is celebrated to raise global awareness about albinism and to promote the rights, well-being, and inclusion of people with albinism. The day aims to address the discrimination, and stereotypes associated with albinism and advocate for equal opportunities and protection for individuals with albinism worldwide.