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International Mother Language Day - February 21
February 23 , 2019
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- International Mother Language Day is every year celebrated on February 21 since the year 2000.
- The annual observance is marked to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and promote multilingualism.
- It was first recognized in November 1999, when the UNESCO brought the subject in the UN General Conference.
- Later, the resolution was welcomed by the UN General Assembly in 2002.
- Theme of this year's International Mother Language Day was indigenous languages as a factor in development, peace and reconciliation.
- This year, India and Bangladesh will celebrate the International Mother Language Day together at Benapole in Bangladesh.
- The idea to celebrate International Mother Language Day was the initiative of Bangladesh.
- In Bangladesh, the 21 February is the anniversary of the day when Bangladeshis fought for recognition for the Bangla language.
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