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Why Is National Women’s Day Celebrated Today? Feb 13, 2021, 12:52 IST
The world might celebrate International Women s Day on March 8 but in India, we observe National Women s Day on February 13, to mark the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, who is also popularly known as ‘The nightingale of India’. A proponent of civil rights, women s emancipation, and anti-imperialistic ideas, she was an important figure in India s struggle for independence from colonial rule.
Sarojini Naidu was born on February 13, 1879. She was appointed as a President of the Indian National Congress in 1925 and later went on to become the first governor of the United Province (now known as Uttar Pradesh) in 1947. She was imprisoned for almost 21 months during Mahatma Gandhi’s quit India movement. Born in Hyderabad, Sarojini Naidu belonged to a Bengali Brahmin family with her ancestral roots in Bangladesh.
National Women’s Day 2021: Reminiscing the nightingale of India, Sarojini Naidu
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, National Women’s Day marks the importance of women and their significant voices in the country. As Sarojini Naidu is one of the most prominent influences for bringing about a change in the Indian freedom movement, let us find out the relevance of this day and remember the prolific poet. Written By National Women’s Day 2021: Reminiscing the nightingale of India, Sarojini Naidu
The National Women’s day is celebrated in India every year on February 13 to mark the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, a poignant person in the history of India who was appointed as the first woman Governor in India and who is also famously known as the ‘nightingale of India’ for her exceptional poetry.
National Women s Day 2021: A day to remember the Nightingale of India
The National Women s Day is celebrated to recognise the power of the women in the country and their significant voices in bringing about change.
DNA Web Team
Feb 13, 2021, 08:11 AM IST
Today is National Women s Day in India. The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of the nightingale of India, Sarojini Naidu. Naidu is one of the most recognised persons in the Indian freedom movement. She charted new territories and played a crucial role in a society dominated by men at the time.
National Women s Day recognises the power of the women in the country and their significant voices in bringing about change and progress. As we celebrate Sarojini Naidu s 142nd birth anniversary and mark the National Women s Day 2021, here s all you need to know about Naidu and this day: