“Hindi is the simplest source of expression of our nation,” said Sumitranandan Pant, one of the most celebrated Hindi poets of the 20th century. It is true that a country that does not have the pride of its language and literature cannot be advanced. Even Mahatma Gandhi once said that a nation is dumb without national language. The stature of a language is such that dedicating ones entire life towards it would be less, let alone a day. But still, celebrating the vibe of Hindi on this “Hindi Diwas” is not less joyful in any way.Hindi Diwas is celebrated every year to promote awareness about the language across the world. Hindi language holds a significant place globally and is often considered as a symbol of Indias identity.Hindi is the worlds fourth most spoken language after English, Spanish, and Mandarin.Greetings pouring out on Hindi Diwas Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on Hindi Diwas with the aim to promote the language: मेरे सभी परिवारजनों को हिन्दी दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। मेरी कामना है कि हिन्दी भाषा राष्ट्रीय एकता और सद्भावना की डोर को निरंतर मजबूत करती रहेगी।— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 14, 2023 Also, Union Home Minister Amit Shah extends his greetings to all on this auspicious day:हिंदी दिवस के अवसर पर सभी को शुभकामनाएँ देता हूँ।दुनिया के सबसे बड़े लोकतंत्र भारत की भाषाओं की विविधता को एकता के सूत्र में पिरोने का नाम हिंदी है। स्वतंत्रता आन्दोलन से लेकर आजतक देश को एकसूत्र में बाँधने में हिंदी की महत्त्वपूर्ण भूमिका रही है। आइए, हिंदी दिवस के अवसर…— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 14, 2023हिंदी दिवस के अवसर पर मेरा संदेश… https://t.co/SVhPFu0Kra— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 14, 2023Meanwhile, official page of Congress party on X extends greetings: हिंदी दिवस की सभी देशवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। pic.twitter.com/LSPGCbqUfj— Congress (@INCIndia) September 14, 2023When is Hindi Diwas observedHindi Diwas is celebrated twice a year. However, on a global scale, World Hindi Day is observed on January 10 every year. In India, it is celebrated on September 14 every year.History of Hindi DiwasOn September 14, 1949, India accepted Hindi as the official language and the first Hindi Diwas was celebrated on this day in 1953 officially. The decision to make Hindi as one of the official languages was taken by the Constituent Assembly of India.Significance of this dayHindi Diwas holds great significance in India as it celebrates the adoption of Hindi as the countrys official language. This day reminds us about Indias linguistic diversity and the importance of preserving and promoting Hindi as it is not only a language but a significant part of the countrys cultural identity.
