International Mother Language Day: History, Significance And Mother Tongues In India
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International Mother Language Day is celebrated on February 21 every year since 2000. It was approved by UNESCO.
International Mother Language Day is being observed globally on February 21 (Monday) to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. The idea to celebrate the International Mother Language Day was approved by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization or UNESCO in 1999.
“UNESCO believes in the importance of cultural and linguistic diversity for sustainable societies. It is within its mandate for peace that it works to preserve the differences in cultures and languages that foster tolerance and respect for others,” the UN body said.
History
According to UNESCO website, the day was recognised on the initiative of Bangladesh and has been observed throughout the world since the year 2000.
