Why is International Women’s Day celebrated? Do you know the history behind it?

The name of International Women’s Day itself suggests that this day is dedicated to women. This day shows equal rights to women, their important contribution and their power in the society. Due to this, this International Women’s Day is celebrated in every corner of the world, showing respect, appreciation and love towards women.

But do you know the history behind celebrating this day? If not, then let’s try to know today.

History tells that International Women’s Day was celebrated for the first time on March 8, 1975 by the United Nations. But scholars say that the beginning of celebrating this day was in the year 1909 itself. It is said that the first Women’s Day was celebrated for the first time in America on 28 February 1909. In fact, this day was chosen by the Socialist Party of America to honor the strike of garment workers in New York City, USA in 1908. On the other hand, the women of Russia celebrated Women’s Day on February 28 for the first time in protest against the First World War. According to the Gregorian calendar, that day was on March 8, and the Gregorian calendar used to run all over the world at that time, so Women’s Day started being celebrated on March 8 itself. Please tell that earlier this day was celebrated by tying purple ribbon.

Celebrating International Women’s Day does not mean just shining in media and news. Rather, celebrating this day means ending the discrimination against women in the country and the world forever and giving them equal rights. So that today’s women can move forward shoulder to shoulder with men and take the country and the world forward.