Daily Current Affairs / International Translation Day 2021 celebrated on 30 September
Category : Important Days Published on: September 30 2021
· International Translation Day is celebrated every year on 30 September to commemorate Bible translator Saint Jerome, who is considered the patron saint of linguists.
· The main objective of this day is to raise awareness about the languages that play an essential role in the development of the translation industry and our society.
· Almost a year after COVID-19, the theme of this year has been kept as "United in Translation".
· The first formal ITD ceremony is recorded in 1991.
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