When is nelson Mandela day celebrated and why ? I
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International Mandela Day :
Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated on 18 July every year globally to remind the contributions of Mandela to the culture of peace, human right, reconciliation and freedom.
Nelson Mandela was born on 18 July, 1918 in South Africa. He was a great politician, revolutionary and philanthropist. On 18 July, Nelson Mandela birthday falls so, this day is celebrated as Nelson Mandela International Day. It is also known as Mandela Day.
The day is observed to “Take Action; Inspire Change; Make Every Day a Mandela Day.” Everywhere people should take responsibility for making the world a better place. For almost 67 years, he fought against social justice. Do you know that since 2009, on 18 July it has been an official United Nations holiday.
“Our march to freedom is irreversible. We must not allow fear to stand in our way.”
He had devoted his life to the service of humanity; as a human rights lawyer, a prisoner of conscience, an international peacemaker and the first democratically elected president of a free South Africa. He proved that nothing is impossible only determination is required to fulfil the dreams.
Quote : History will judge us by the difference we make in the everyday lives of children.”