24 November Teachers’ Day

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Teachers’ Dayis a celebration day where various activities are held to honor those who practice the teaching profession.

Every year, 24 November is celebrated as Teacher’s Day in Turkey. November 24, 1928 is the day when Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, accepted the “Head Teacher of the Nation Schools”.

In many countries, since 1994, every year on October 5th is celebrated as Teachers’ Day with the recommendation of UNESCO. On October 5, 1966 in Paris, “ Special Intergovernmental Conference on the Status of Teachersby the UNESCO representatives and the ILO by the end of the Teachers’ Status AdviceIt is the anniversary of the unanimous adoption of ”.

According to their cultural and historical characteristics and school holidays, different dates have been determined as Teachers’ Day in various countries. 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. Whether Teacher’s Day is a holiday or not also varies depending on the country.

Countries that celebrate Teacher’s Day on working days

Azerbaijan
In Azerbaijan, the International Teachers’ Day is celebrated on October 5 every year.

Australia
In Australia, Teachers’ Day is celebrated on the last Friday of October. On the 5th of 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 the schools are mostly holiday in Australia.

Czech Republic
Teachers’ Day is celebrated on March 28, the anniversary of the birth of Jan Amos Comenius, one of the first advocates of universal education.

India
India celebrates Teacher’s Day on September 5. This is the former Indian state leader 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 in return Instead of celebrating my birthday separately, it would be my privilege to celebrate September 5 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. On this day in some schools, senior students take the responsibilities of teachers and show them that they know the value of their teachers.

Classically, the Indians held great respect and honor to teachers. According to an old Indian saying (usually taught to students) the teacher ranks 3rd, even before the Lord: “Maata, Pitha, Guru, Daivam” meaning Mother, Father and Teacher is God. The discourse of a couplet (doha) Guru Govind doou khare kake lagon paai? Balihari guru aap ki Govind deeo batai, compared to “I am in a predicament as to whom I should give my first greeting to: Teacher or God. I should choose the teacher who will mediate me in knowing God.” As another example, the middle sections of Hinduism’s scriptures say, “Guru Bramha, Guru Vishnu, Guru devo Maheshwaraha – Gurusakshath parabramha tasmai shree gurve namaha,” translated as “Teacher is trinity. The teacher himself is the manifestation before God.” The teacher not only gives information to every child and everybody, but also takes on the duty of his mother.

Iranian
May 2, the anniversary of Murtaza Mutahhari’s murder, is Teacher’s Day.

Malaysia
Teachers’ Day in Malaysia (Malaysian: Hari Guru) is celebrated on May 16.

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 adopted on July 6, 1822, after Peru gained its independence.

Slovakia
Teachers’ Day is celebrated on March 28, the anniversary of the birth of Jan Amos Comenius.

Türkiye
Every year, 24 November is celebrated as Teacher’s Day in Turkey. This is a practice that started in 1981.

November 24, 1928 is the day when Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, accepted the “Head Teacher of the Nation Schools”. Delegation of Ministers to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk “National Schools Headteacher”He gave his title at the meeting held on 11 November 1928 and this title became official with the publication of the National Schools Regulation on 24 November.

In 1981, the 100th anniversary of Atatürk’s birth, his ” head teacherIt was decided to celebrate Teachers’ Day across the country on the anniversary of its creation. Celebrations related to Teachers’ Day take place within the framework of the Teachers’ Day Celebration Regulation, which was published in the Official Gazette on 26 November 1992.

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