- By Iram Hussain
- Thu, 09 Jan 2025 03:17 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
World Hindi Day is celebrated annually on January 10 to promote the language globally. As India's national language and the third most spoken language worldwide, Hindi holds significant cultural and linguistic importance. Widely spoken across northern India and other parts of the country, Hindi serves as a vital link between diverse communities, fostering unity and understanding among its vast speaker base. The day is celebrated to promote Hindi globally, recognise its cultural significance and honour its contributions to India's national identity and international relations.
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World Hindi Day 2025: Theme
The theme for World Hindi Day, 'A Global Voice of Unity and Cultural Pride', emphasises the importance of Hindi in facilitating global communication and cultural exchange while promoting its usage in international interactions and linguistic diversity.
World Hindi Day 2025: History
World Hindi Day has its roots in 1975 when the first World Hindi Conference was organised in Nagpur, India. The conference aimed to promote Hindi globally and recognise its cultural significance. In 2006, the Indian government officially designated January 10 as World Hindi Day, marking the anniversary of the inaugural World Hindi Conference and cementing the language's significance on the global stage. Since then, the day has been celebrated worldwide to promote the Hindi language and literature.
World Hindi Day 2025: Significance
The day celebrates the significance of Hindi as a symbol of Indian culture and identity. As the official language of the Indian Government and one of the official languages of the Union of India, alongside English, Hindi plays a vital role in national integration and global recognition. This day promotes Hindi's importance in international relations, literature and education, fostering unity and pride among Hindi speakers worldwide.
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World Hindi Day 2025: Slogans
Come together and join us to celebrate World Hindi Day
Let’s Take a Pledge to Always Respect Hindi
Hindi is our mother tongue, let’s promote its use.
On Hindi Day, Let us Take Pride in the Beauty of Hindi
Hindi is the symbol of unity among Indian citizens for many years.
Let’s Take a Pledge to Always Respect Hindi
Celebrating Hindi, the Spirit of India
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