What celebrated on 12th January?
National Youth Day
National Youth Day, also known as Vivekananda Jayanti, is celebrated on 12 January, being the birthday of Swami Vivekananda. In 1984 the Government of India declared this day as National Youth Day and since 1985 the event is celebrated in India every year.
What is Archdiocesan Youth Day?
Youth Day kicks off RE Congress. Young people from throughout the Archdiocese gather to plan Youth Day. It is a day planned by young people, for young people. Young people will have the opportunity to experience speakers, exhibits, music, liturgy and prayer that invite them deeper into their relationship with Christ.
What is celebrated on Youth Day?
Youth Day commemorates the Soweto Uprising, which took place on 16 June 1976, where thousands of students were ambushed by the apartheid regime. On Youth Day, South Africans pay tribute to the lives of these students and recognises the role of the youth in the liberation of South Africa from the apartheid regime.
Why is 12th January a Youth Day?
It was in the year 1985 that the Government of India declared that Swami Vivekanada’s birthday will be observed as National Youth Day. New Delhi: To commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, India celebrates the National Youth Day or Yuva Diwas on January 12, every year.
Why is 12th Youth Day celebrated on Jan?
People of India celebrate National Youth Day on 12 January, every year. The day marks the birth anniversary of the social reformer, great thinker and philosopher, Swami Vivekananda. National Youth Day is observed to honour the ideals and thoughts of Swamiji Vivekananda who had tremendous faith in youth.
What is the theme of National Youth Day 2020 celebrated on 12 January?
Channelizing Youth Power for Nation Building
The theme of 2020 was “Channelizing Youth Power for Nation Building”. The Theme of 2018 was “Sankalp Se Siddhi”. The theme of 2017 was “Youth for Digital India”. The theme of 2016 was “Indian Youth for Development, Skill, and Harmony”.
What is the theme of National Youth Day 2021?
Theme for the celebration of the 158th Anniversary this year is “Channelizing Youth Power for Nation Building”.
What date is World Youth Day 2021?
12th of August
International Youth Day 2021 will be celebrated on the 12th of August.
Why do we celebrate National Youth Day?
New Delhi: To commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, India celebrates the National Youth Day or Yuva Diwas on January 12, every year. One of the most celebrated philosophers and thinkers India has ever seen, he was also a social reformer who saw the potential in the youth in nation building.
How is the Youth Day celebrated today?
The day is celebrated with musical concerts around the country in order to celebrate the energy of youth. The day also sees various educational discussions being organized by school and college students around the country.
Why is National Youth Day celebrated on 12th January?
National Youth Day is celebrated every year on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Swami Vivekananda was arguably the most inspiring person for the younger generation and hence his birthday, January 12, is celebrated as National Youth Day.
Why is Swami Vivekananda’s birthday celebrated as National Youth Day?
Swami Vivekananda was arguably the most inspiring person for the younger generation and hence his birthday, January 12, is celebrated as National Youth Day. A monk and a heartened disciple of Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekanand has been an influential personality who inspired by millions of people worldwide.
Why National Youth Day 2022 is celebrated?
National Youth Day, 2022 would be celebrated across the country today. The day, also known as ‘Yuva Diwas’, is celebrated to honour Swami Vivekanansa on his birth anniverdary – January 12, every year. National Youth Day 2022 marks the 25th edition of the special celebration that marks the importance of youth in the development of a country.
Why Takshila learning celebrates National Youth Day?
That is why every year on 12 January in India is celebrated as National Youth Day with joy and enthusiasm. Takshila Learning celebrates the day of the youth by guiding and training the young future citizens in the right direction. They are the asset of any nation and when molded in the right way can be utilized for the benefit of the society.