Teachers슬롯사이트™ Day is a special day for the students, where they get an opportunity to appreciate their teachers and thank them for their contributions and constant support. A significant observation, Teachers슬롯사이트™ Day is celebrated on different days and dates across the world. So, when is Teachers슬롯사이트™ Day celebrated in India? What day will it be observed this year? India celebrates Teachers슬롯사이트™ Day on September 5, every year, which falls on the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna recipient, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. So, why September 5 is chosen as the date to celebrate Teachers슬롯사이트™ Day in India? As Teachers슬롯사이트™ Day 2020 is approaching, in this article, we will know the history and significance behind the celebration of the day on September 5.

Teachers슬롯사이트™ Day 2020 Date

Teachers슬롯사이트™ Day 2020 is on September 5 in India. It is also the birth anniversary of a great teacher, Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Every year, on this day, students mark a tribute to the contributions made by the teachers to the society.

Why September 5 is Teachers슬롯사이트™ Day in India? History and Significance

Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was an Indian philosopher, academic and statesman, who served as the first Vide President of India and the second President of India. He is considered as one of the most distinguished scholars. Dr S Radhakrishnan was born on September 5, 1888. He worked as a Professor at various Indian and international colleges, and varsities including Madras Presidency College, University of Mysore and University of Oxford. He believed that 슬롯사이트œteachers should be the best minds in the country.슬롯사이트

When Dr S Radhakrishnan became the President of India, some of his students and friends approached and requested him to allow them to celebrate his birthday. He replied, 슬롯사이트œinstead of celebrating my birthday separately, it would be my proud privilege, if 5th September is observed as Teachers슬롯사이트™ Day.

Ever since then, his birthday, September 5 is celebrated as Teachers슬롯사이트™ Day in India. Students would organise special programs at schools, colleges and other institutions to pay their respect to the teachers. Teachers슬롯사이트™ Day 2020 on September 5 is an opportunity for the students to honour their teachers for their contributions in shaping the life of students.

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