Father's Day in India
Father's Day was inaugurated in the United States in the early 20th century to complement Mother's Day in celebrating fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Father’s Day is celebrated worldwide to recognize the contribution that fathers and father figures make to the lives of their children. Although it is celebrated on a variety of dates worldwide, many countries observe this day on the Third Sunday in June.
Some Special fact about father’s day:
1) In the USA, UK and Canada - Fathers' Day is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday in June since being made a national holiday in 1966.
2) In Australia and New Zealand, fathers are honored the 1st Sunday in September.
How Father’s day celebrated in India?
In India, just like US and UK, celebrate Father's Day by expressing gratitude and love for Papa. Children gift cards, flowers and other gifts of love to their dad to show their affection. Dining in restaurants or going out for picnic or movie is another common way of celebrating Father’s Day in India.
Date for celebration of Father’s Day in India:
16 – June – 2013
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