Categories: Important Days

World Poetry Day celebrated globally on 21 March

World Poetry Day is observed globally on 21 March every year. World Poetry Day is being observed annually to support linguistic diversity through poetic expression and to offer endangered languages the opportunity to be heard within their communities. It also aims to encourage a return to the oral tradition of poetry recitals, to encourage the teaching of poetry as well as to restore a dialogue between poetry and the other arts such as theatre, dance, music and painting.

Click Here To Get Test Series For RBI Assistant Mains

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognized 21st of March as World Poetry Day during its 30th session which was held in Paris in 1999.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • Secretary General of the United Nations: Antonio Guterres.
  • Director General of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO): Audrey Azoulay.

Find More Important Days Here

Recent Posts

Which Animal is known as the Night Walker? Know the Name

Did you know some animals sleep through the bright day and come alive only after…

12 hours ago

Winter Olympics 2026 (Milano–Cortina): Complete Schedule, Events, and Key Details

The Winter Olympics 2026 are one of the most important global sporting events of the…

12 hours ago

Cricket World Cup Winners List (1975-2026) Year Wise

As you know the ODI Cricket World Cup 2024 is concluded on 19th November 2023…

13 hours ago

Which Palace is known as the Palace of Winds?

Did you know there is a famous palace in India that seems to breathe with…

13 hours ago

Which is the Highest Dam in India? Know the Name and Its Location

Did you know India is home to some of the tallest and most powerful dams…

15 hours ago

Indian Railways Launches First LNG–Diesel Dual-Fuel DEMU Train in Ahmedabad

Indian Railways has achieved an important milestone by launching the country’s first LNG–Diesel dual-fuel DEMU…

15 hours ago