Mothers the Foundation of our Families

Mother’s Day is celebrated on the 11th of May this Year, we are all blessed in life to be gifted a mother. They are the life line of our families. In this article we are looking at the Many ways Mothers are Celebrated around the world.

Words - Tishaniya Seneviratne

What is Mother’s Day?

Mother’s Day is a day that focuses on celebrating and honouring mothers and maternal figures for all they do. It’s a day that asks people to show gratitude to maternal figures for their effect on our personal lives and their work in society. This celebration changes all over the world depending on which country you are in. But all focus on demonstrating love and appreciation for mothers.

Why are there different dates for Mother’s Day around the world?

Mother’s Day around the world falls on different dates at different times of the year. Some of them line up, following the official Mother’s Day date set by the United Nations on the second Sunday in May. Others have their traditional holidays and celebrations, which are now also referred to as Mother’s Day. Many countries and cultures have their traditions to celebrate important people like mothers. People might refer to these celebrations as ‘Mother’s Day’ around the world.

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