| Name(s) | TEACHER's DAY (INDIA) |
| Date of Birth | September 05 (Birth Anniversary of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan) |
| Other Events & Developments |
In many countries, Teachers' Day is a special day for the
appreciation of teachers, and may include celebrations to honor
them for their special contributions in a particular field area,
or the community in general. The date on which Teachers' Day is
celebrated varies from country to country. Teachers' days in
different countries are distinct from World Teachers' Day, which
is celebrated on 5 October. The idea of celebrating Teachers'
Day took root in many countries during the 20th century; in most
cases, they celebrate a local educator or an important milestone
in education (for example, Argentina has commemorated Domingo
Faustino Sarmiento's death on 11 September since 1915, while
India has celebrated the birthday of Dr
Sarvepalli
Radhakrishnan (5 September) since 1962). The birth date (5 September 1888) of the second President of India, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, is celebrated, where teachers and students report to school as usual but the usual activities and classes are replaced by activities of celebration, thanks and remembrance. In some schools, on this day senior students take the responsibility of teaching in order to show their appreciation for the teachers. Another day set aside for commemorating teachers in India and Nepal is Guru Purnima, also called 'Ashadh Shukla Pournima'. It typically falls in mid-July. |
