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Father's Day
Father's Day is on 20 June
“It is a wise father that knows his own child” (William Shakespeare)
The concept of celebrating Father's Day is very new in India. The idea of celebrating Fathers Day has been imported from western countries mainly US, perhaps less than a decade ago. However, it is remarkable to note that the idea of observing a day in honor of fathers has been appreciated by Indians to a large extent. Today, millions of people in India observe Father's Day on the third Sunday of June by expressing gratitude for their father or men who are like father.
Father's Day Celebration in India
Father's Day celebration in India takes place in the same way as in UK or US though in a limited way. Awareness about Fathers Day festival is much greater in metropolitan cities and bigger towns due to the greater exposure of people to the western cultures in such places. But thanks to the rigorous advertising campaign launched by card companies and gift sellers the idea of celebrating Father's Day is fast catching on with people in smaller towns and cities of India.
Just as in UK and US people in India too, celebrate Father's Day by expressing gratitude and love for Papa. Children gift cards, flowers and other gifts of love to their dad to show their affection. Dining in restaurants or going out for picnic or movie is another common way of celebrating Fathers Day in India.
Several schools and cultural societies in India organize cultural programs on Father's Day. The idea behind such programmes is to inspire children to pay due respect to their dad and take care of them. Fathers are also encouraged to spend quality time with their children and instill in them noble values and manners.
Dates around the world
The officially recognized date of Father's Day varies from country to country. This section lists some significant examples, in order of date of observance.
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January 6 |
Serbia ("Paterice")* |
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February 23 |
Russia (Defender of the Fatherland Day)* |
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March 19 |
Andorra (Dia del Pare) |
Italy (Festa del Papà) |
Portugal (Dia do Pai), |
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Second Sunday of May |
May 10, 2009 |
Romania (Ziua Tatălui) |
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| May 8 | South Korea (Parents' Day) |
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Third Sunday of May |
May 17, 2009 |
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May 21, 2009 |
Germany |
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First Sunday of June |
June 7, 2009 |
Lithuania (Tevo diena) |
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June 5 (Constitution Day) |
Denmark |
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Second Sunday of June |
June 14, 2009 |
Austria |
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Third Sunday of June |
June 21, 2009 |
Antigua, Argentina, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, People's Republic of China, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Trinidad, Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United, Kingdom |
Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Ethiopia, France, Ghana, Greece |
Guyana, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Afghanistan, Ireland, Jamaica, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius |
Mexico, |
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June 17 |
El Salvador, Guatemala |
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June 21 |
Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Uganda |
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June 23 |
Nicaragua, Poland |
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Last Sunday of June |
June 28, 2009 |
Haiti |
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Second Sunday of July |
July 12, 2009 |
Uruguay |
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Last Sunday of July |
July 26, 2009 |
Dominican Republic |
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Second Sunday of August |
August 9, 2009 |
Brazil |
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August 8 |
Taiwan |
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First Sunday of September |
September 6, 2009 |
Australia |
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Bwaako Mukh Herne Din बुवाको मुख हेर्ने दिन (कुशे औंशी) |
August 20, 2009 |
Nepal |
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First Sunday of October |
October 4, 2009 |
Luxembourg |
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Second Sunday of November |
November 8, 2009 |
Estonia |
Norway |
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December 5 |
Thailand |
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December 26 |
Bulgaria |
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| Definition | Sample dates | Country | |||||||
13 Rajab |
June 18, 2008 |
Iran |
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