Along with Mother’s Day, Father’s Day is also celebrated every year in the world. On this day, children thank their father for being with them and celebrate by cutting a cake. But do you know when, where and how this day started? Today we will tell you where Father’s Day was first celebrated and when it was officially started all over the world.
Father’s Day
Father’s Day is celebrated every year in the third week of June. This time Father’s Day will be celebrated on 16 June. According to information, Father’s Day was celebrated unofficially for the first time in the year 1907 in America. While it officially started in the year 1910. However, there are differences among experts about the date of celebrating Father’s Day. According to historians, this day was started by Sonora Smart Dodne. Actually, when Sonera was young, her mother died and her father William Smart gave her the love of both mother and father. Seeing the love, sacrifice and dedication of her father, she thought of celebrating ‘Father’s Day’ on the lines of Mother’s Day.
Father’s Day for the first time
After this, Father’s Day was celebrated for the first time on 19 June 1909 by Dodd. In the year 1924, the then US President Calvin Coolidge approved Father’s Day. Four decades later, President Lyndon Johnson announced in the year 1966 that ‘Father’s Day’ will be celebrated on the third Sunday of June every year. An official holiday is given in America on this day.
Importance of Father’s Day
On Father’s Day, the contribution of the father, his hard work, sacrifice and his dedication towards children are remembered. Not only this, this day gives us the opportunity to express our gratitude towards our father and understand the sacrifices and dedication made by him in his life. The main purpose of celebrating Father’s Day is to express love and respect towards the father. This day is especially to appreciate the sacrifices, hard work and selfless service of their fathers. This day should be celebrated together with the father and the entire family and by remembering the dedication of the father, his importance should be understood."https://www.abplive.com/gk/after-becoming-a-minister-in-the-government-mp-gets-more-salary-what-is-the-salary-of-pm-mp-and-minister-2712584">Does an MP get a higher salary after becoming a minister, what is the difference in facilities after getting responsibilities?
