International Literacy Day: 08 September
- International Literacy Day is observed annually on September 8 across the world to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies.
- The day was declared by UNESCO on 26 October 1966 at 14th session of UNESCO’s General conference. It was celebrated for the first time in 1967.
- The theme of the International Literacy Day in 2023 is ‘Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies’.
Points to Remember:
- When is the day observed?
- What is the theme of 2023 ILD?
- When was the day first observed?