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DAYS AND EVENTS - September 2024

Sep 2024

Jan 15, 2025

Indian Army Day

Indian Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year. It was on this date in 1949, the Indian Army got its first Army Chief General KM Cariappa. General (later Field Marshal) Cariappa was appointed as Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army on January 15, 1949. He was the first Indian to be appointed as Commander-in-Chief. He took over the reins of the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India. Cariappa remains one of only two Indian Army officers to hold the Five-star rank of Field Marshal; the other being Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. Cariappa led Indian forces on the Western Front during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947.
This year (2025) marked the 77th Indian Army Day celebration, embodying this year's (2025) theme, "Samarth Bharat, Saksham Sena" (Capable India, Competent Army).
Indian Army Day is a tribute to the unwavering courage and sacrifices of the soldiers who dedicate their lives to protecting the nation. It serves as a reminder of their valour and inspires every Indian to embrace a sense of patriotism and unity.

Jan 12, 2025

National Youth Day

January 12 marks the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, and is celebrated as National Youth Day.
Vivekananda was Ramakrishna Paramhansa's chief disciple in the 19th century. He founded the Ramakrishna Math, a monastic order in Kolkata based on his guru's teachings, and the Ramakrishna Mission, a global spiritual movement based on Vedanta, an ancient Hindu philosophy.
In 1984, the government of India chose to observe Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary to the world as the National Youth Day. Since then, the day has been observed annually to promote Swami Vivekananda's ideas, teachings, and way of life among young people.

Jan 10, 2025

World Hindi Day

World Hindi Day, observed on January 10 each year, celebrates the global significance and widespread use of the Hindi language. Initiated in 2006 by the Government of India, the day marks the anniversary of the first World Hindi Conference held in Nagpur, India, in 1975.
It aims to promote Hindi as an international language and foster a sense of pride among Hindi-speaking communities worldwide.
The theme for World Hindi Day 2025 is 'Hindi: A Global Voice of Unity and Cultural Pride.' It aims to promote the language in the digital era.

Jan 09, 2025

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) celebrated once in two years on January 9 is a significant event that honours the contributions of the Indian diaspora to their homeland. The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention was first established in 2003 under the government of then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, as a platform to recognise and engage with the overseas Indian community.
The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is the flagship event of the Ministry of External Affairs. It is held in different cities, to showcase the diversity and progress of different regions of India. Since 2015, it has evolved into a biennale event.

Jan 08, 2025

African National Congress Foundation Day

The African National Congress (ANC), a pivotal force in South Africa's history, celebrates its Foundation Day on January 8, commemorating its establishment in 1912. This day marks the ANC's enduring commitment to uniting African people and defending their rights and freedoms.
The ANC, initially founded as the South African Native National Congress (SANNC) in Bloemfontein, symbolises a landmark event in Africa's struggle against centuries of exploitation and humiliation.
In 1923, the SANNC was renamed the African National Congress, aligning itself with the struggles of miners and workers.

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