- International Literacy Day is observed annually on September 8 across the world..
- The day was declared by UNESCO on 26 October 1966 at 14th session of UNESCO’s General conference. It was celebrated for the first time in 1967.
- The theme of 52nd International Literacy Day is ‘Literacy and skills development’.
- The day aims to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies.
Points to Remember:
- When is the day observed?
- What is the theme of 2018 ILD?
- When was the day first observed?