World Book Day 2023: 23 April

World Book Day 2023: 23 April

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Category : Important Days Published on: April 25 2023

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  • World Book Day is observed on 23 April every year. 
  • It is organised by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
  • The day is observed globally to promote the love for reading, writing, publishing, and copyright. It is also known as World Book and Copyright Day.
  • It also works toward creating awareness of and importance of education and literacy.
  • The first World Book Day was celebrated on 23 April in 1995.
  • Theme for 2023 is Indigenous Languages.
  • World Book Day helps to raise awareness of these issues and protect intellectual property rights.
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