Hindi Day
September 14, Sunday
History of the holiday
* Hindi Day was established by the Government of India in 1953 to increase interest in learning Hindi as the official language.
* The holiday is intended to highlight the cultural and historical significance of the language, its literary traditions, and its influence on public life.
* It also serves as a platform for promoting linguistic diversity and respect for other regional languages of India.
Traditions and ways of celebration
* Organizing lectures, seminars, and conferences dedicated to studying Hindi, its grammar, and literature.
* Conducting contests, quizzes, and festivals aimed at popularizing the language among schoolchildren, students, and adults.
* Publishing articles, books, educational materials, and digital content in Hindi.
* Media and cultural organizations hold special programs, radio broadcasts, and television shows in Hindi.
* Students and teachers of schools and universities organize readings of poems and stories in Hindi, performances, and presentations.
Significance of the holiday
* Hindi Day helps preserve and develop one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
* It strengthens national identity and pride in cultural heritage.
* The holiday stimulates interest in learning the native language, literature, and culture, and raises awareness of the importance of linguistic diversity.
Hindi Day in other years
- 2021 September 14, Tuesday
- 2022 September 14, Wednesday
- 2023 September 14, Thursday
- 2024 September 14, Saturday
- 2026 September 14, Monday