World Hindi Day is celebrated annually on January 10th to promote the Hindi language and raise awareness about its importance as a global language. The day marks the anniversary of the first World Hindi Conference, which was held in Nagpur, India, on January 10, 1975.
Objectives:
1. Promoting Hindi Globally: To spread the reach and recognition of Hindi as a language of culture and heritage worldwide.
2. Encouraging Usage: To encourage the use of Hindi in international forums and among the Indian diaspora.
3. Cultural Exchange: To highlight the literary and cultural richness of the Hindi language.
Observances:
The Indian government, embassies, and cultural organizations organize various events like:
Seminars and discussions on the development of Hindi.
Cultural programs featuring Hindi literature, poetry, and music.
Essay writing, speech, and quiz competitions.
The President and Prime Minister of India often issue messages emphasizing the significance of Hindi.
Difference from National Hindi Day:
World Hindi Day is observed on January 10th and focuses on the global promotion of Hindi.
National Hindi Day (हिंदी दिवस) is observed on September 14th, marking the day in 1949 when Hindi was adopted as one of the official languages of India.
World Hindi Day reflects India’s effort to promote Hindi as a unifying language and a symbol of its cultural heritage.