Hindi Diwas 2024: 10 Interesting Facts
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12 September 2024
Hindi Diwas is celebrated on September 14th every year to commemorate the adoption of Hindi as the official language of India
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Here are 10 interesting facts about Hindi Diwas:
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1. The Constituent Assembly of India adopted Hindi as the official language on September 14, 1949
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2. The first Hindi Diwas was celebrated in 1953, following the decision to officially commemorate the language
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3. Hindi is the third most spoken language in the world after English and Mandarin Chinese, with over 600 million speakers
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4. The word "Hindi" comes from the Persian word "Hind," meaning "land of the Indus River"
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5. Hindi is the official language of several Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar
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6. It is also spoken in countries like Mauritius, Nepal, Fuji, Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago
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7. Hindi is written in the Devanagari script, which is also used for other languages like Sanskrit and Marathi
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8. Hindi has a rich literary tradition, with famous authors like Premchand, Mahadevi Varma, and Bhartendu Harishchandra
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9. Hindi is an official language of the United Nations, along with English, Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese, and Arabic
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10. Hindi Diwas is celebrated with language events, poetry recitals, and cultural programs across India to promote the language and its rich heritage
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