World Hindi Diva, also known as Diva Hindi Vishwa or World Hindi Day, is celebrated every year on January 10. World Hindi Day is celebrated all over the world to promote the use of Hindi language. The special day dedicated to the language marks the first World Hindi Conference held in 1975. According to historical records, the first World Hindi Conference was held in Nagpur on January 10, 1975. Another event celebrating the Hindi language, known as the ‘National Hindi Diva ‘ is celebrated on September 14. National Hindi divas are different from World Hindi Day as it is celebrated to commemorate the adoption of Hindi as an official language of India by the Constituent Assembly. January 2023 holiday calendar with major Indian festivals and events: From Makar Sankranti and Lohri to Republic Day; Check the list of important dates during the first month of the year.
As we prepare to celebrate World Hindi Day 2023, here’s everything you need to know about the history and significance of the day and why people around the world celebrate it.
History of World Hindi Day
World Hindi Day is celebrated every year on January 10. This day was celebrated for the first time on January 10, 2006; since then it is celebrated every year on January 10. The first World Hindi Conference was inaugurated on January 10, 1975, by the then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi. It was held from 10 to 12 January 1975 at Nagpur. Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, then Prime Minister of Mauritius, attended the conference as the chief guest and 122 delegates from 30 countries attended the conference. Since 1975, World Hindi Conference has been organized in various countries like India, Mauritius, United Kingdom, Trinidad and Tobago, United States.
On this day, events are organized by the National Council of Indian Culture, Hindi Nidhi Foundation, Indian High Commission, Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Cultural Cooperation and Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha.
Significance of World Hindi Day
World Hindi Day is a day that focuses on promoting the Hindi language on a global platform. Hindi is the first language of about 430 million people worldwide. It is a descendant of Sanskrit. Its words and grammar follow that of the ancient language. In addition to being spoken in India, the language is also spoken in Nepal, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, Fiji and Mauritius. Notably, Hindi and Nepali share the same script – Devanagari. Hindi is a descendant of Sanskrit. Its words and grammar follow that of the ancient language. World Hindi Day is a perfect opportunity for all of us to promote the use of the language and encourage people to use it in their daily lives.
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