National Mango Day 2023: 22 July

National Mango Day 2023: 22 July

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Category : Important Days Published on: July 21 2023

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  • National Mango Day is annually observed on July 22. Mango is one of the most-relished fruit, as well as, an integral part of Indian history. 
  • The roots of the International Mango Festival can be traced back to 1987 when the National Horticulture Board of India had a bright idea—to celebrate mango.
  • Since then, it has become an annual tradition, eagerly awaited by mango lovers across the nation.
  • Mangoes were first grown in India over 5,000 years ago In India, Mango is a symbol of love and is also considered a gesture of friendship.
  • In South Asia, mangoes are so valued that they are considered the national fruit of Pakistan and India, and the national tree of Bangladesh. 
  • A basket of mangoes is also considered a gesture of friendship in the region.
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