The World Mother Language Day or International Mother Language Day is globally celebrated to honor the historic language movement of 1952 and the supreme sacrifice made for Bangla.
What is The World Mother Language Day?
Mother tongue is a divine gift. From the holy Quran we come to know that the most merciful Almighty has bestowed a mother tongue upon each and every caste, creed and colour. Mother tongue is, so important that the people of a country express their ideas, thoughts. feeling emotions etc. clearly through mother tongue.
Why is International Mother Language Day Significant?
But it is an irony of fate that the then rulers of Pakistan tried to impose Urdu as mother tongue upon us instead of Bangla. But the people of our country raised their voice against this unlawful decision. Some of the heroic sons came forward and sacrificed their glorious life for the cause of our mother tongue on the 21st February, 1952. Since then this day is called the Shaheed Dibash.
Every year we remember this day with solemnity and pay them profound tribute. Now it is a great pleasure for us that this day has got international recognition in 1999. From now onwards this day will be observed as "The World Mother Language Day" So it is a matter of great glory and prestige for us.
Key Takeaways
- Mother tongue is a divine gift bestowed upon every caste, creed, and color.
- It is essential for expressing ideas, thoughts, feelings, and emotions clearly.
- Heroic sons sacrificed their lives for the Bangla language on February 21, 1952.
- The day is historically observed as Shaheed Dibash with solemnity and profound tribute.
- The day received international recognition in 1999 and is observed globally as The World Mother Language Day.
Quick Practice
Test your understanding of this passage by answering the following questions in the comments section below:
- Why is a mother tongue considered important for expressing ideas and emotions?
- When did the day receive international recognition, and what is it now observed as?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is celebrated on the 21st of February?
On the 21st of February, we observe Shaheed Dibash to remember and pay profound tribute to the heroic sons who sacrificed their lives for our mother tongue.
When did International Mother Language Day receive global recognition?
The day received international recognition in 1999, becoming a matter of great glory and prestige as The World Mother Language Day.