Teachers' Day is a celebration day where various events are held to honor those who practice the teaching profession.
In many countries, since 1994, every year on October 5th is celebrated as Teachers' Day with the recommendation of UNESCO. October 5th marks the anniversary of the conclusion of the "Special Intergovernmental Conference on the Status of Teachers" held in Paris in 1966 and the unanimous adoption of the "Recommendation on the Status of Teachers" by UNESCO representatives and ILO. Different dates have been determined as Teachers' Day in various countries according to their cultural and historical characteristics and school holidays. For example, in 12 Arab countries (Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Morocco, Qatar, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Oman, Jordan, Yemen) February 28 is celebrated as Teachers' Day every year. Every year in Turkey, 24 November is celebrated as Teachers' Day. The 24th of November, when Mustafa Kemal Atatürk became the head teacher, was declared as Teachers' Day by Kenan Evren in 1981 Atatürk Year.
Whether Teacher's Day is a holiday or not also depends on the country.
Countries that celebrate Teacher's Day
Turkey
Turks used Göktürk and Uyghur alphabets at first. Starting from the 8th century, with the adoption of Islam, the Uyghur alphabet was abandoned and the Arabic alphabet was adopted. One of these innovations was the adoption of the Latin alphabet instead of the Arabic alphabet with the law numbered 29, which was enacted on November 1923, 1. From this date on, a great mobilization was initiated to learn new letters and increase the number of literate people.
In the National Schools opened on November 24, 1928, everyone, old, young, child and woman, was taught to read and write with new letters.
24 November, the date of the opening of the National Schools and Atatürk's acceptance as Head Teacher, has been celebrated as (1981 November Teachers' Day) since 24.
November 24, Teachers' Day, is a celebration day where various events are held to honor those who practice the teaching profession.
Azerbaijan
In Azerbaijan, the International Teachers' Day is celebrated on October 5 every year.
Avustralya
In Australia, Teachers' Day is celebrated on the last Friday of October. On 5 October, which is recommended to be celebrated as World Teachers' Day by UNESCO, the last Friday of October has been accepted as Teacher's Day, since schools are generally holiday in Australia.
Çek Cumhuriyeti
Teachers' Day is celebrated on March 28, the anniversary of the birth of Jan Amos Comenius, one of the first advocates of universal education.
Hindi Stan
India celebrates Teacher's Day on September 5. This is former Indian president and teacher Dr. It is the birthday of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Dr. When Radhakrishnan became president of India in 1962, some of his students and friends consulted with him on his wishes to allow him to celebrate his birthday. Dr. Radhakrishnan replied, “Instead of celebrating my birthday separately, it would be my own pride if September 5 was celebrated as Teachers' Day.” he said.
This day is not a holiday in India. This day is considered a day of celebration and students come to school as if it were a normal day; usual activities and lessons include celebratory activities as well as thanking and remembering. In some schools, on this day, senior students take the responsibilities of teachers and show them that they appreciate their teachers.
Traditionally, Indians held great respect and honor for teachers. An ancient Indian (usually taught to students) ranks the teacher in 3rd place, even before God: “Maata, Pitha, Guru, Daivam” meaning Mother, Father and Teacher are God. Discourse of a couplet (doha) Guru Govind doou khare kake lagon paai? According to Balihari guru aap ki Govind deeo batai, “I am in a predicament as to whom to give my first greeting: Teacher or God. I must choose the teacher who will mediate me to know God.” As another example, in the middle parts of Hinduism's scripture it says “Guru Bramha, Guru Vishnu, Guru devo Maheshwaraha – Gurusakshath parabramha tasmai shree gurve namaha,” translated as “Teacher is trinity. The teacher himself is the sign before God.” The teacher not only gives information to every child and everybody, but also takes on the duty of his mother.
Iran
May 2, the anniversary of Murtaza Mutahhari's murder, is Teacher's Day.
Cyprus
In the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Teachers' Day is celebrated on November 24, which is also valid in Turkey, in line with the decisions of the Ministry of National Education and Culture. However, the Cyprus Turkish Teachers' Union and the Cyprus Turkish Secondary Education Teachers' Union celebrate on October 5th, pointing out that this was the decision of the military regime of the period in Turkey and that October 5th had a more universal character.
Malezya
Teachers' Day (Malaysian: Hari Guru) is celebrated on May 16 in Malaysia.
Peru
Since 1953, 6 July is officially Teacher's Day. It was chosen on July 6, due to the establishment of the first teacher's school in the country, with a law passed on July 1822, 6, after Peru gained its independence.
Slovakya
Teachers' Day is celebrated on March 28, the anniversary of the birth of Jan Amos Comenius.
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