World Hindi Day 2024: From history to significance, all you need to know about Vishwa Hindi Diwas

Vishwa Hindi Diwas 2024: Hindi is a widely spoken language not just in India but also in several parts of the world. It is Hindi is the third most spoken language worldwide by number of speakers, after English and Mandarin Chinese. Every year, January 10 is celebrated as ‘Vishwa Hindi Diwas’, or World Hindi Day.

World Hindi Day 2024: Here are some of the key things to know about Vishwa Hindi Diwas:

World Hindi Day History

Hindi, declared the official language of the Union of India in 1950, was first spoken in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on January 10, 1949. As per Article 343 of the Constitution, Hindi in Devanagari script is the official language of the Union.

The Centre hosts the 'World Hindi Conference' to promote Hindi, as promoting the language in foreign countries is a matter of high priority for it. It was organised for the first time in 1975 in Nagpur and was attended by 122 representatives from 30 nations.

Vishwa Hindi Diwas (World Hindi Day) 2024 theme

A unique theme is designated to World Hindi Day every year. In 2024, the theme of the World Hindi Day is “Hindi–Bridging Traditional Knowledge and Artificial Intelligence”.

World Hindi Day Importance

The World Hindi Day honours the contributions of Hindi speakers, understands the significance of the language, and educates people about its importance.

Why is the World Hindi Day celebrated?

World Hindi Day is celebrated every year to spread awareness about the use of the Indian language and the issues with Hindi usage and promotion. The day also emphasises the importance of valuing the contributions of Hindi speakers.

How is the World Hindi Day celebrated?

The Ministry of External Affairs organises various events worldwide on this day to spread awareness about the language. Besides, schools, colleges and government offices organise various special programmes on this day.

The Vishwa Hindi Diwas differs from the Hindi Diwas, which is observed on September 14 every year.

Did you know the Oxford Dictionary has adopted a string of Hindi words?

How many such words can you recall? Some of the words now included in the Oxford Dictionary are ‘jhuggi’, ‘fanda’, ‘nivas’, ‘gulli’, ‘natak’, ‘sevak’, ‘sevika’, ‘desh’, ‘diya’, ‘shadi’, ‘abba’, ‘accha’, ‘chal’, ‘mirch masala’, ‘keema’ and ‘funda’.

Here are a few messages and wishes to send your loved ones on the World Hindi Day:

• Happy Hindi Diwas. This language is our cultural identity, a way of life, and a source of pride for millions. On Vishwa Hindi Diwas, let's adopt Hindi as our language, break the bond of caste
•  Happy Hindi Diwas
• "Celebrate The beautiful literature every day. Wishes for Vishwa Hindi Diwas." "Hindi is not just our language, it is also our identity. So let's speak Hindi, learn Hindi and teach Hindi. Wishes on World Hindi Day."
• Happy Hindi Diwas. The beauty of the Hindi language lies in its diversity, where every word reflects India's rich heritage
• On the occasion of Hindi Diwas, let us make everyone aware of the importance of Hindi in our lives. Happy Hindi Diwas!