When is Teachers' Day 2020? History, Significance, Facts, Celebration and all you need to know

Globally, Teachers' Day is celebrated on 5th October every year but in India, it is celebrated on September 5 to honour teachers for their significant contributions in shaping the life of students .

Teachers' Day in India is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan - First Vice President of India and the Second President of India and an educationist at heart.

Teachers' Day History:

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan became the President of India in 1962. It was his friends and former students who approached him and requested him to let them celebrate his birthday, which falls on 5th September. Dr S. Radhakrishnan said that it would be his honour if 5th September would rather be celebrated as Teachers' Day. This request of the second President of India showcased his affection and dedication for teachers. From that day onwards, Teachers' Day is celebrated on 5th September every year. The day is being observed since 1962, the year when Dr Radhakrishnan assumed the post of the President of India. He also was a believer in teachers being the best minds of the country.

Teachers' Day Significance:

It is always been maintained that the future of a country lies in the hands of its children. Teachers, as mentors, can mould students into future leaders who then shape the destiny of the nation. They also play a significant role in our lives to help us become successful in our careers and business. They gently nudge us to become good human beings, better members of our society and even ideal citizens of the country. Teachers' Day is actually a celebration to acknowledge the hardship, challenges and the unparalleled role that the teachers play in our lives.

Teachers' Day Facts:

- Teachers' Day is celebrated worldwide for the contribution of teachers to the society.

- World Teachers' Day is celebrated on October 5, but Teachers' Day is celebrated on different dates in different countries.

- The celebration in different countries is correlated to eminent personalities or achievements and milestones in the domain of education.

- Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan became the second President of India in 1962. He was a staunch educationist, a renowned diplomat and above all a great teacher.

- Dr. S Radhakhrishnan always believed that teachers should be the best minds in the country.

Teachers' Day Celebration:

On Teachers' Day, students in schools and colleges organize various activities in order to entertain the teachers. These activities include dancing competitions, singing competitions, mimicry of teachers, games and recitation of poems. Some students even plan picnics, shower teachers with gifts, flowers and handmade cards. All of this is a way for students to express their love and respect for their teachers.

Teachers' Day is a wonderful occasion for celebrating and enjoying the beautiful bond shared by teachers and students. Even now, some former students who have grown up to do wonderful things with their lives, like to drop by at their schools and colleges on 5th September to wish their teachers and spend some quality time with them to make this day memorable. Although we're stuck indoors due to a pandemic this year, you can still call and message your favourite teachers to wish them on this day. Send your teachers a gift, write a letter to them or organize a virtual call with your teachers and batchmates to celebrate this day with them.