Why 5th September is observed as Teachers' Day in India? When rest of the world celebrates Teachers' day?
Teachers' Day: India & World In India, since 1962, Teachers’ Day is being celebrated every year on 5th September, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (05.09.1888-17.04.1975), a great philosopher, educator. “Instead of celebrating my birthday separately, it would be a privilege if 5 th September is observed as Teachers Day” Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (in reply to his students in 1962, who expressed their interest of celebrating his birthday. He was President of India at that time ) [1-2]. Teachers' day is celebrated to acknowledge and express our gratitude to the teachers for their crucial roles towards our society. Dr Radhakrishnan had high regards for the teachers and believed that " teachers should be the best minds in the country " and " the right kind of education could solve many ills of society and the country ". Life of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan [3-4] Born on 1888...