Guest guest Posted September 3, 2003 Report Share Posted September 3, 2003 Teachers' day - In India 5th September is celebrated as Teachers' day. 5th September is the birthday of the first president of India and a great teacher Dr, Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan a great philosopher. When Dr. Radhakrishnan became the president of India in 1962, some of his students and friends approached him and requested him to allow them to celebrate 5th September, his "birthday". In reply, Dr, Radhakrishnan said, "instead of celebrating my birthday separately, it would be my proud privilege if September 5 is observed as Teachers' day". The request showed Dr.Radhakrishnan's love for the teaching profession. From then onwards, the day has been observed as Teachers' Day all over the country. Since the birthday of Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan , a great educationist , falls on the 5th of September , it is celebrated as Teachers Day ." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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