Why does India observe Teachers' Day a month ahead of the rest of the world?
Teachers' Day is observed in India on September 5, a month before World Teachers Day, which is observed on October 5. This is why.
Tomorrow, September 5, India will commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a brilliant philosopher, teacher, scholar, and the country's second President. India celebrates Teacher's Day a month early of World Teachers' Day, which falls on October 5.
International Teachers Day is observed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the International Labour Organization (ILO), and Education International to commemorate the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO recommendation concerning the status of teachers, their rights and responsibilities, and standards for teachers.
Since 1962, India has commemorated September 5 as Teachers' Day to recognise Dr. Radhakrishnan's extraordinary approach to education and students.
This year, the Education Ministry will be celebrating the Shiksha Parv between September 5 and 17 as part of the celebrations.
This year’s celebrations will be more vibrant, more colorful, as schools in many parts of the country have reopened after months, after a devastating second wave of COVID-19 that shook the country earlier this year.
Teacher’s Day 2021 is on September 5 and this day brings back many memories for almost al of us. A day celebrated in honour of our beloved teachers who shaped us with their knowledge, love, scoldings and punishments is unforgettable. As children, we dress well, make cards and get flowers for our teachers. Some get them cupcakes and gifts to impress as well.
For the unversed, this day is originally celebrated in the memory of India’s second President, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was a teacher par excellence!
Teachers’ Day Messages
Happy Teacher’s Day! It has been an honor to get to learn so many things from you; thank you for inspiring me! We need more instructors like you in our schools and universities.
All the efforts and hard work you invested to bring out the best in us can never be repaid in mere words. We can only feel grateful for having a teacher like you!
Teachers are a very important part of our lives. They not just educate us about various disciplines, but also play a very significant role in our overall development. In order to honour their efforts, Teachers' Day is celebrated.
It is observed on different days in different countries. In India, it is celebrated every year on 5 September to commemorate the birth anniversary of great educationist and philosopher Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. He was also second President of independent India.
Various dance, music and other celebratory events are organized in schools, colleges, and coaching centres on the occasion of Teachers' day. Students present their teachers with greeting cards and wishes.
In this article, we have curated some wishes, images, and quotes which you can send to your teachers on the auspicious occasion of Teachers' Day.
