While the rest of the world celebrates Teachers’ Day on October 5, the celebrations in India are on September 5. September 5 marks the birth of a great teacher who went on to become India’s second President: Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Dr. Radhakrishnan was not only a great teacher, but also an exemplary academician, scholar and philosopher.
Dr. Radhakrishnan was appreciated greatly by his students and colleagues. When he was the President, his students requested him to allow them to celebrate his birthday on a grand scale, and he said that he would be glad if they celebrated the day as Teachers’ Day. Thus, September 5 was dedicated to the teachers since 1962.
Schools across the country come up with various activities to celebrate the special day. Students take up the role of the teacher and engage classes that day. Teachers’ Day is an opportunity to remind society of the importance of teachers in the formation of individuals in society.
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