.svg)
Get ready to celebrate Nari Dibas on March 8, a day dedicated to celebrating the strength and achievements of women all around the world. This holiday originated in Bangladesh, where it is known as "International Women's Day", and has now spread globally as a way to recognize and honor the contributions of women in society. It's a day to empower and uplift the women in our lives, as well as reflect on the progress that has been made towards gender equality. So let's join together to celebrate womanhood and inspire each other to continue breaking barriers!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1909</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Women's Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first National Woman's Day was observed in the United States on February 28. The Socialist Party of America designated this day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1910</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>International Women's Day Proposed</div><div class='timeline-text'>At the International Socialist Women's Conference, Clara Zetkin proposed that every year in every country there should be a celebration on the same day - a Women's Day - to press for their demands.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1911</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Official IWD</div><div class='timeline-text'>More than one million people in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland came out for rallies on March 19, marking the first International Women's Day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1913-1914</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Date Shifted to March 8</div><div class='timeline-text'>International Women's Day was moved to March 8 where it has been celebrated since then.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1975</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UN Begins Celebrating IWD</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations began celebrating International Women's Day during the International Women's Year.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Dress in traditional attire</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Celebrate Nari Dibas by dressing up in traditional attire from your culture or another culture. This is a great way to honor and showcase the beauty of different cultures and their traditional clothing.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a cultural food tasting</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather friends and family to celebrate Nari Dibas with a cultural food tasting. Each person can bring a dish from their culture or a culture they admire and share it with others. This is a great way to try new foods and learn about different cultures.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a women's empowerment event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Nari Dibas is all about celebrating women and their achievements. Organize an event that focuses on empowering and uplifting women in your community. This could be a panel discussion, workshop, or networking event.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at a women's shelter</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Give back to women in need by volunteering at a local women's shelter on Nari Dibas. This is a great way to show support and help those who may be going through a difficult time.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create and share empowering messages</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spread positivity and support for women by creating and sharing empowering messages on social media or in your community. This could be in the form of quotes, artwork, or personal stories. Let's uplift and inspire each other on Nari Dibas!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It celebrates and honors women</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Nari Dibas, also known as National Women's Day, is an important holiday that recognizes and celebrates the contributions of women to society. It serves as a reminder to value and empower women in all aspects of life.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings attention to women's rights issues</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Nari Dibas is an opportunity to raise awareness about important issues that affect women, such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence against women. It encourages further conversation and action towards creating a more equal and just society for women.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It inspires positive change</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By acknowledging and celebrating the achievements of women on Nari Dibas, it can inspire others to strive for gender equality and acknowledge the importance of women in our communities. It serves as a call to action for individuals and society as a whole to work towards creating a more equal and inclusive world.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Nari Dibas commemorates the Bangladesh Declaration of Independence</h3><p class='facts-content'>Often overlapped with International Women's Day, Nari Dibas is additionally an important day in Bangladesh as it marks the date of the country's Declaration of Independence from Pakistan on March 26, 1971.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Purple is Significant on Nari Dibas</h3><p class='facts-content'>Purple is the designated color for International Women's Day, including Nari Dibas. Purple signifies justice and dignity, two values strongly associated with women's equality.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Women in Bangladesh have held high political office</h3><p class='facts-content'>In light of Nari Dibas, it's noteworthy that Bangladesh is one of the few nations where women have been heads of state. Sheikh Hasina is currently serving as the Prime Minister, and Khaleda Zia has also served as a female Prime Minister.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Festivities of Nari Dibas often extend into a week-long celebration</h3><p class='facts-content'>To properly admire and respect women and the vital role they play in society, Nari Dibas celebrations often extend over an entire week, featuring parades, gift-giving, dinners and other cultural and fun activities.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Nari Dibas is celebrated by both sexes</h3><p class='facts-content'>While Nari Dibas honours women, it's also a holiday that involves all genders. Men join in the festivities and show their respect for the women in their lives and in their society.</p></div></div>
Nari Dibas is celebrated on March 8th every year. In 2024, Nari Dibas will fall on a Friday.
2023
Mar 8
Wednesday
2024
Mar 8
Friday
2025
Mar 8
Saturday
2026
Mar 8
Sunday
2027
Mar 8
Monday
.svg){kind=small}
.svg){kind=small}
