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World Hindi Day: Connect Cultures Across Continents

January 10 marks World Hindi Day, a global celebration of one of the world’s most widely spoken languages and a symbol of India’s cultural identity.

The Preface 

World Hindi Day, observed every year on January 10, is dedicated to promoting the Hindi language at an international level. 

Unlike Hindi Diwas, which is celebrated in India on September 14, World Hindi Day focuses on strengthening Hindi’s presence beyond India’s borders and encouraging its use as a medium of global communication.

Hindi is spoken by over 600 million people worldwide, either as a first or second language. Over the years, it has grown beyond a regional language to become a cultural bridge connecting communities across continents.

How Did World Hindi Day Begin?

The origins of World Hindi Day can be traced back to the First World Hindi Conference, held in Nagpur on January 10, 1975. The conference brought together scholars, writers and language experts from across the world to discuss the global future of Hindi.

To commemorate this historic event and to underline the importance of Hindi on the international stage, the Government of India officially declared January 10 as World Hindi Day in 2006. Since then, it has been observed annually to expand the language’s global reach.

Where and How Is It Celebrated?

World Hindi Day is celebrated not only in India but also across Indian embassies, cultural centres and universities worldwide. 

Countries with significant Indian diaspora populations, such as Mauritius, Fiji, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Nepal, the United States and the United Kingdom mark the day with seminars, literary events, poetry readings and cultural programmes.

Digital platforms have also played a key role in recent years, allowing Hindi writers and speakers from different countries to connect and participate in global discussions.

Final Insights 

The day highlights Hindi’s role as a unifying language that carries India’s history, philosophy, literature and social values. 

As the world becomes more interconnected, World Hindi Day reinforces the idea that language is not just a means of communication, but a powerful carrier of culture, thought and shared heritage.