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Dia del Maestro

تكريماً لعمل دومينغو فاوستينو سارمينتو بعد مماته.

Dia do Professor

A decree regulating the elementary schools in Brazil. The celebration gained popularity throughout the country, and October 15 was officially designated Teachers' Day in 1963.

Día del Profesor

في 1975, أختير تاريخ 10 ديسمبر للإحتفال بيوم المعلمين، لأنه في ذلك اليوم، من عام 1945, الشاعرة التشيلية غبريالا ميسترال أخذت جائزة نوبل . لكن في سنة 1977, تغيّر التاريخ إلى 16 أكتوبر، بسبب مؤسسة Colegio de Profesores de Chile (كلية معلّمي تشيلي).

Den učitelů

The birthdate of جان آموس كومينيوس. Czech students nominate the teachers, whose approach most motivates and inspires them, to the competition Zlatý Ámos (Golden Amos). The coronation of "Golden Amos" take place yearly on March 28.

Before نقل سيادة هونغ كونغ, Teachers' day was on September 28, which followed the tradition from تايوان since 1950s. After the sovereignty was transferred to People's Republic of China in 1997, the day changed to September 10, which is the same as PRC's one.

शिक्षक दिवस
Shikshak Divas

It is the birthday of the second President of India, academic philosopher Dr. راذاكريشنان. It is considered a "celebration" day, where teachers and students report to school as usual but the usual activities and classes are replaced by activities of celebration, thanks and remembrance. At some schools on this day, the responsibility of teaching is taken up by the senior students as an appreciation for their teachers.

روزِ معلّم

2 مايو ( 12 ارديبهشت - التقويم الإيراني)

في ذكرى استشهاد أبو الحسن خانعلي في 2 مايو سنة 1961، واستشهاد مرتضى مطهري في 2 مايو سنة 1979.

Teachers' Day

6 مايو

Teachers' Day is normally celebrated on May 6 or the first Wed in May. In celebration of Teachers' Day, it is common for students and parents to bring teachers gifts. Additionally, most schools are closed early (half-day).

Día del Maestro

6 يوليو

During the حرب الاستقلال البيروفية, libertador خوسيه دي سان مارتين founded the first Normal School for Men by means of a قرار passed by Marquis of Torre-Tagle on July 6, 1822.

Many years later, on 1953, the then president مانويل أ. أودريا decreed Teachers' Day to be commemorated on the 6 of July.

Teacher's day (Araw ng mga Guro)

5 أكتوبر

By Presidential Proclamation No. 479 to honor more than 500,000 teachers nationwide. However, ( لغة فلبينية: Araw ng mga Guro) in the الفلبين (Teacher's Day) is actually celebrated in schools between the months of September and October (mainly elementary and secondary levels). Teachers are presented with orchid corsages by students. Groups of students representing various grade levels perform short skits or song and dance numbers, or read poetry for their teachers in front of fellow schoolmates in school-wide activities. These activities are planned by senior students in the Student Council who coordinate the activities well in advance. For Filipino-Chinese schools, a program is usually organized by students for teachers on September 27, while September 28, considered as the actual Teacher's Day, is a school holiday where both teachers and students are allowed to rest. September 28 was chosen because it is known as the birthday of famous Chinese philosopher Confucius.

For some جامعة in the مانيلا area, Catholic Teachers' Day is celebrated on the second week of February.

Dzień Nauczyciela

14 أكتوبر

On this day is the anniversary of creation the لجنة التعليم الوطني, created in 1773 from the initiative of King ستانيسواف أغسطس بونياتوفسكي

День учителя

5 أكتوبر

Between 1965 and 1994, the first Sunday of October. Since 1994, on October 5, to coincide with the World Teachers' Day (est. 1994 by يونسكو).

Deň učiteľov

28 مارس

The birthdate of جان آموس كومينيوس.

May 15 since 1963 in Seoul and 1964 in Chunju city

Originally it was started by a group of red-cross youth team members who visited their sick ex-teachers at hospitals. The national celebration ceremony had been stopped between 1973 and 1982 and it resumed after that. On the celebration day, teachers are usually presented with قرنفل شائع by their students, and both enjoy a shorter school day. Ex-students pay their respects to the former teachers by visiting them and handing a قرنفل شائع. Many schools now close on Teacher's Day because of the rampant bribery implicit in the expensive gifts often given to teachers. Schools can use the day to have an outing for the teachers.

教師節

28 سبتمبر

The day honors teachers' virtues, pains, and also their contribution not only to their own students but also to the whole society. People often make use of the day to express their gratitude to their teachers, such as paying them a visit or sending them a card. This date was chosen to commemorate the birth of كونفوشيوس, believed to be the model master educator in ancient China. In 1939, the Ministry of Education established the national holiday to be August 27, the attributed birthday of كونفوشيوس.

In 1952, the Executive Yuan changed it to September, stating that it was calculated to be the precise date in the تقويم ميلادي. The festival celebration occurs in the temples of Confucius around the island, known as the "Grand Ceremony Dedicated to Confucius" (祭孔大典). The ceremony begins at 6 AM with طبلة beats. 54 musicians dress in robes with blue belts, 36 (or 64) dancers dress in yellow with green belts. They are led by Confucius's chief descendant (currently Kung Te-cheng) and followed by ceremonial officers. Three animals-the cow, the goat, and the pig-are sacrificed. The hairs plucked from these sacrificed animals are called the Hairs of Wisdom. In addition, local education institutes and civil offices award certain teachers for their excellence and positive influence.

วันครู

16 يناير

Adopted as Teachers' Day in the تايلاند by a resolution of the government on November 21, 1956. The first Teachers' Day was held in 1957.

Öğretmenler Günü

24 نوفمبر

مصطفى كمال أتاتورك thought and stated that "New generation will be created by teachers.". Atatürk was also considered as Prime Teacher (( بالتركية: Başöğretmen)‏), because he adopted a أبجدية تركية for the newly founded تركيا on 1923.

اليوم الوطني للمعلم يكون يوم الثلاثاء من أسبوع تقدير المعلم، الذي يحدث في الأسبوع الأول من مايو (5 مايو، 2009)

Students often show appreciation for their teachers with token gifts. The National Education Association describes National Teacher Day as "a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives".

The NEA gives a history of National Teacher Day: The origins of Teacher Day are murky. Around 1944 Wisconsin teacher Ryan Krug began corresponding with political and education leaders about the need for a national day to honor teachers. Woodbridge wrote to إليانور روزفلت who in 1953 persuaded the 81st Congress to proclaim a National Teacher Day. NEA along with its Kansas and Indiana state affiliates and the Dodge City (Kan.) local lobbied Congress to create a national day celebrating teachers. Congress declared March 7, 1980, as National Teacher Day for that year only. NEA and its affiliates continued to observe Teacher Day on the first Tuesday in March until 1985, when the National PTA established Teacher Appreciation Week as the first full week of May. The NEA Representative Assembly then voted to make the Tuesday of that week National Teacher Day.

As of September 7, 1976, 11 سبتمبر was also adopted as Teachers' Day in the ولاية أمريكية of ماساتشوست. Currently, Massachusetts sets the first Sunday of June as its own Teachers' Day, annually.

Ngày nhà giáo Việt Nam

20 نوفمبر

يمكن هذا اليوم الطلبة من التعبير عن احترامهم لمعلميهم. Students begin preparing a week in advance, and many classes usually prepare literature and art to welcome teacher's day, while other student prepare foods and flowers for the parties held at their schools. Students usually visit their teachers at their homes to offer flowers and small gifts, or organize trips with their teachers and classmates. Former students also pay respect to their former teachers on this day. The holiday has its origins in a meeting between educators in الكتلة الشرقية nations in وارسو in 1957. It was first celebrated in 1958 as the Day of the International Manifest of Educators; in 1982 the day is renamed Vietnamese Educators' Day.

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Afghanistan

Schools do not have a holiday, but students and teachers gather to celebrate at schools with special traditional food, cookies, music and presents for the teachers.

11 September

In memory of Domingo F. Sarmiento (15 February 1811 - 11 September 1888). Journalist, governor of San Juan, diplomat, senator, President of Argentina. Made primary education compulsory, established 800 educational and military institutions including teachers' schools, founded public libraries, developed infrastructure and fostered immigration. Inspired by Horace Mann, whom he befriended, brought 32 American teachers to Argentina to develop the American model of universal education. The 1943 Interamerican Conference on Education, held in Panama, established 11 September as Panamerican Teacher's Day.

5 October

Armenia previously celebrated Teacher's Day on the first Sunday of October. Under a parliamentary decision to amend the law on the Republic of Armenia Holidays and Commemoration Days, the holiday was shifted to 5 October, which coincides with World Teachers' Day.

16 October

In 1967, 11 September was selected as "Día del Maestro" ("Teacher's Day"). The date was moved to 10 December in 1975, because on that day in 1945, the Chilean poet Gabriela Mistral received the Nobel Prize. In 1977, the date was renamed to "Día del Profesor" (also "Teacher's Day") and was moved again, to 16 October, to honour the founding of the Colegio de Profesores de Chile (Teachers' Association of Chile).

10 September

In the People's Republic of China, there are some activities for students to show their appreciation to teachers, such as presenting gifts, including cards and flowers. In addition, many former students will go back to their old primary schools, middle schools and high schools to give presents to their old teachers.

The government first proclaimed Teachers' Day in 1985, but has never clearly explained why it should fall on 10 September. Some believe it is due to the similar pronunciation between the word "teacher" (教师 jiao shi) and the two digits 9 (九jiu), 10 (十shi) in the date. Some people believe it was an arbitrary choice and have proposed to change it to 28 September, believed to be the birthdate of Confucius. On 5 September 2013, the State Council announced a legislative draft endorsing the change.

22 December

To commemorate the birth date of Mauro Fernández Acuña (22 December 1843), a reformer of Costa Rican education.

22 December

On 22 December 1961, Cuba declared itself a Territory Free of Illiteracy ( Territorio Libre de Analfabetismo) (see Cuban Literacy Campaign).

Czech Republic

28 March

The birthday of John Amos Comenius. Czech students nominate the teachers whose approach most motivates and inspires them to the Zlatý Ámos (Golden Amos) competition. The coronation of "Golden Amos" takes place yearly on 28 March.

30 January

Derived from the Eastern Orthodox faith when the Three Holy Hierarchs and Ecumenical Teachers ( Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom) are commemorated.

Guru Purnima is an Indian and Nepalese festival dedicated to spiritual and academic teachers. This festival is traditionally celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Buddhists, to pay their respects to their teachers and express their gratitude. The festival is celebrated on the full moon day ( Purnima) in the Hindu month of (June-July) in the Hindu calendar of India and Nepal. This day marks the first peak of the lunar cycle after the peak of the solar cycle. The celebration is marked by ritualistic respect to the Guru, Guru Puja.

The birth date of the second President of India, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, 5 September 1888, has been celebrated as Teacher's Day since 1962. On this day, teachers and students report to school as usual but the usual activities and classes are replaced by activities of celebration, thanks and remembrance. In some schools, senior students take the responsibility of teaching in order to show their appreciation for the teachers.

2 May (12 Ordibehesht)

In memory of Abo-al-Hasan Khan-Ali before the Iranian revolution and after that reassigned the same day in memory of Morteza Motahhari (31 January 1919 - 2 May 1979). On this day schools won't have a holiday, but students and teachers gather to celebrate at schools with presents for the teachers.

15 May

On 15 May (known as "Día del Maestro") schools in Mexico are supposed to stop normal activities and organize cultural events that promote the importance and dignity of the teachers' role in society. In reality some schools operate as usual and others take the day off. The first Teacher's Day was celebrated on 15 May 1918. The date of 15 May was proposed at the Mexican Congress on 27 September 1917, approved on 29 October 1917 and published on 5 December 1917. There are several possible origins for choosing this date. The first one mentions that in the city of San Luis Potosí every 15 May, a group of students gathered to celebrate the birthday of their old teacher Isidore, named after Saint Isidore the Laborer, following the Mexican tradition of naming children according to the Saint celebrated the day they were born. The second origin considers the celebration of a historic event in the city of Querétaro on 15 May 1867.

The full moon day is also called Ashad sukla purnima; the date usually falls in mid-July. Teacher's Day is called " Guru Purnima" in Nepali, where "Guru" means teacher and "Purnima" means "Full Moon".

1 December

To commemorate the birth date of Manuel José Hurtado, who is known as the father of Panamanian education because of his promotion of modern universal education through the establishment of the first public schools and teachers' colleges in what is now known as Panama - then part of Colombia - aiming to break the vicious cycle of ignorance and poverty that afflicted the vast majority of the population. He went on to be named Director-General of Public Instruction of the State of the Isthmus.

Papua New Guinea

5 October

Papua New Guinea celebrates both National Teachers' Day and International Teachers' Day on this same day. Each school under the National Department of Education (NDOE) and higher institutions of learning and universities under the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) celebrates the occasion by staging programs and activities dedicated to the teachers. Children (pupils) and adults (students) are actively involved in acknowledging the teachers contribution to their well being and intellectual development and growth. The PNG government has a Tuition Fee Free policy that provides free education for grade school children through the NDOE. DHERST implements TVET SSP (Technical Vocational Education and Training Skills Scholarship Program)in support of the government's policy on education and PNG Vision 2050.

6 July

During the independence of Peru, the Liberator José de San Martín founded the first Normal School for Men by means of a resolution passed by the Marquis of Torre-Tagle on 6 July 1822.

Many years later, in 1953, the then president Manuel A. Odría decided that Teachers' Day would be commemorated every 6 July.

Philippines

By virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 242, s. 2011, the National Teacher's Month is celebrated starting September 5 through the World Teachers' Day celebration in October 5, making it the longest celebration to honor more than 500,000 teachers nationwide.
Before 2011, Teachers' Day was celebrated in schools between the months of September and October (mainly elementary and secondary levels). Teachers are presented with orchid corsages by students. Groups of students representing various grade levels perform short skits or song and dance numbers, or read poetry for their teachers in front of fellow schoolmates in school-wide activities. These activities are planned by senior students in the Student Council who coordinate the activities well in advance.
For Filipino-Chinese schools, a program is usually organized by students for teachers on 27 September while 28 September, considered as the actual Teachers' Day, is a school holiday where both teachers and students are allowed to rest. 28 September was selected as it is thought to be the birthdate of Confucius.

Puerto Rico

20 May

In 2016, it was celebrated on the 20th of May. Usually, it is the Friday before Mother's Day. In some cases, it has been celebrated on the first Friday of May.

South Korea

15 May

Originally it was started by a group of Red Cross youth team members who visited their sick ex-teachers in hospitals. Originally its date was 26 May. But since 1965, its date has been 15 May, Sejong the Great's birthday. The national celebration ceremony was stopped between 1973 and 1982, but it resumed after that. In 1982, it was revived again to create a climate that honors its mentor. On the day, teachers are usually presented with carnations by their students and ex-students. It is illegal to present carnations to public school teachers under the anti-graft law.

South Sudan

1 December

The president of South Sudan proclaimed Teacher's Day for 1 December, one month before the country's first Teacher's Day. On 1 September, one month before the country's third Teacher's Day, it was publicly announced that they changed the date to 1 October.

28 September

Taiwan uses this day to honor teachers' contributions to their own students and to society in general. People often make use of the day to express their gratitude to their teachers, such as paying them a visit or sending them a card. This date was chosen to commemorate the birth of Confucius, believed to be the model master educator. In 1939, the Ministry of Education established the national holiday as 27 August, the attributed birthday of Confucius.

In 1952, the Executive Yuan changed it to September, stating that it was calculated to be the precise date in the Gregorian calendar. The festival celebration occurs in the temples of Confucius around the island, known as the "Grand Ceremony Dedicated to Confucius" (祭孔大典). The ceremony begins at 6am with drum beats. 54 musicians are dressed in robes with blue belts, and 36 (or 64) dancers dressed in yellow with green belts. They are led by Confucius' chief descendant (currently Kung Tsui-chang) and followed by ceremonial officers. Three animals are sacrificed: a cow, a goat, and a pig. The hairs plucked from these sacrificed animals are called the Hairs of Wisdom. In addition, local education institutes and civil offices award certain teachers for their excellence and positive influence.[citation needed ]

16 January

Adopted as Teachers' Day, in spoken Thai language "Wan Kru", by a resolution of the government on 21 November 1956. The first Teachers' Day was held in 1957. 16 January marks the enactment of the Teachers Act, Buddhist Era 2488 (1945), which was published in the Government Gazette on 16 January 1945, and came into force 60 days later. Most Thai schools close for the day to give their teachers a break during the long second term. Many international schools do not, although they may hold celebrations to honour their teaching staff. The celebrations usually include giving small jasmine floral wreaths to their teachers and doing performances for teachers. This is an important holiday for Thais as teachers are held in high regard in Thailand. Most celebrations are at the schools and there are very few public or official commemorations.

24 November

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk stated that "The new generation will be created by teachers" and as founding President adopted a new alphabet for the newly founded Turkish Republic in 1923. On 24 November 1928, Mustafa Kemal officially accepted the title of head teacher of the nation's schools, granted by the cabinet of ministers.

United States

National Teacher Day is on Tuesday during Teacher Appreciation Week, which takes place in the first full week of May.

The National Education Association (NEA) describes National Teacher Day as "a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives".

The NEA gives a history of National Teacher Day: The origins of Teacher Day are murky. Around 1944, a Wisconsin teacher named Ryan Krug began corresponding with political and education leaders about the need for a national day to honor teachers. Mattie Whyte Woodridge (1909-1999), an educator from Helena, Arkansas wrote to Eleanor Roosevelt, who in 1953 persuaded the 81st Congress to proclaim a National Teacher Day. NEA along with its Kansas and Indiana state affiliates and the Dodge City, Kansas local NEA branch lobbied Congress to create a national day celebrating teachers. Congress declared 7 March 1980 as National Teacher Day for that year only. The NEA and its affiliates continued to observe Teacher Day on the first Tuesday in March until 1985, when the National PTA established Teacher Appreciation Week in the first full week of May. The NEA Representative Assembly then voted to make the Tuesday of that week National Teacher Day. As of 4 November 1976, 6 November was adopted as Teachers' Day in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Currently, Massachusetts sets the first Sunday of June as its own Teachers' Day annually.[citation needed ]

20 November

This holiday allows students to express their respect to their teacher. Students begin preparing a week in advance. Many classes prepare literature and art to welcome Teachers' Day, while other students prepare foods and flowers for the parties held at their schools. Students usually visit their teachers at their homes to offer flowers and small gifts, or organize trips with their teachers and classmates. Former students also pay respect to their former teachers on this day. The holiday has its origins in a meeting between educators in communist bloc nations in Warsaw in 1957. It was first celebrated in 1958 as the Day of the International Manifest of Educators; in 1982 the day was renamed Vietnamese Educators' Day.

Vietnam Teachers' Day (or Vietnamese Teachers' Charter Day) is a memorial day celebrated annually on November 20 in Vietnam. This is a festival of the Education sector and a Teacher's Day, a "reverence for religion" day that aims to honor teachers. On this day, students often come to give flowers and gifts to teachers. The Education sector also usually takes this opportunity to re-evaluate educational activities and set directions to improve the quality of education. This day was first celebrated in 1958 throughout North Vietnam.[1]

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Afghanistan Schools do not have a holiday, but students and teachers gather to celebrate at schools with special traditional food, cookies, music and presents for the teachers. 11 September In memory of Domingo F. Sarmiento (15 February 1811 - 11 September 1888). Journalist, governor of San Juan, diplomat, senator, President of Argentina.