How Much Do You Know About International Mother Language Day

International Mother Language Day is celebrated on February 21st each year. It promotes linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.

The main purpose of International Mother Language Day is to promote linguistic and cultural diversity, to encourage multilingualism, and to foster respect for all mother languages.

The International Mother Language Day poster competition aims to promote artistic expression and raise awareness about language diversity, supporting the celebration of cultural heritage.

The Mother Language Monument is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh, as a symbol of the Language Movement and the preservation of linguistic and cultural heritage.

International Mother Language Day was declared by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 1999 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity.

Bangladesh submitted the proposal to celebrate International Mother Language Day, and it was later adopted by UNESCO to be observed worldwide.

The theme of the 2023 International Mother Language Day, “Multilingual education – a necessity to transform education”.

Africa has the highest diversity of languages among all continents, making International Mother Language Day significant in celebrating and preserving this linguistic richness.

The Intangible Cultural Heritage Program by UNESCO supports the preservation of endangered languages, recognizing their importance in maintaining cultural diversity.