Paragraph About 21st February

The 21^st February is observed as International Mother Language Day. On this very day in 1952, many heroic souls of the soil like Salam, Jabbar Barkat, laid down their lives to establish ‘Bangla’ as the official language of the country. It is also observed as a language Martyr Day or Shaheed Day in Bangladesh. On this day people wake up early in the morning. They put on a black badge to mark the day as a day of mourning for them. They walk to the Shaheed Minar barefooted with flowers and wreaths in hands. They offer flowers and wreaths at the foot of the Shaheed Minar to show love and respect to the martyred heroes. They remain standing silently for sometime. Many meetings and seminars are held. People also pray for the salvation of the departed souls of the martyrs throughout the country in different religious institutions. Considering the supreme sacrifice made by the martyrs, the UNESCO declared the day as an International Mother Language Day. Thus, it is now celebrated all over the world.