Bangladesh celebrates Daughters Day as ‘National Girl Child Day’ on September 30th, focusing on the importance of daughters and encouraging their empowerment. International Daughters Day is observed on the fourth Sunday of September, which falls on September 22nd in 2024.
While Bangladesh celebrates later in the month, countries like the United States mark National Girl Child Day on October 11th. Other countries, including India, the UK, Canada, and Australia, observe Daughters Day on various dates.
Celebrations
National Level: In Bangladesh, National Girl Child Day is marked by governmental and non-governmental organizations. Campaigns are organized to raise awareness about the value of girls and to ensure they have better opportunities and resources.
Institutional Level: Educational institutions, including schools and colleges, hold activities such as speeches, essay writing, and debate contests focused on the significance of Daughters Day.
Personal Level: On an individual level, parents celebrate by offering their daughters heartfelt wishes, gifts, and spending quality time together.
How to Celebrate?
Wishes and Quotes:
Celebrating Daughters Day can be as simple as dedicating a heartfelt wish to your daughter.
Here’s a sample wish in English, Bengali, and Hindi:
English: I wish for you to always find joy, peace, and happiness. Happy Daughters Day.
View more Daughters Day wishes in English
Bengali: আমি সবসময় আনন্দ, শান্তি এবং সুখ খুঁজে পেতে চাই। শুভ মেয়ে দিন
Hindi: मैं आपके लिए हमेशा खुशी, शांति और आनंद की कामना करता हूं।
Poems:
A short, sweet poem can light up your daughter’s day. Here’s an example:
A daughter like you
Brought heaven to me
God must have known
You’d be what I need
My love for you
Will never cease.
For more poems, check out Daughters Day poems from a father and from a mother here.
History
Since 2000, Bangladesh has observed National Girl Child Day on September 30th. The day focuses on raising awareness that girls are not inferior and deserve equal importance as boys. Events, seminars, and rallies are organized to address gender discrimination and promote equality.
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