International Translation Day

 International Translation Day!

International Translation Day is celebrated annually on September 30th to recognize the crucial role translators play in facilitating global communication.

*History:*

1. Established in 1991 by the International Federation of Translators (FIT)

2. Commemorates St. Jerome's feast day (patron saint of translators)

*Objectives:*

1. Promote translation as a profession

2. Raise awareness about translation's importance

3. Encourage cross-cultural understanding

*Themes:*

Recent themes include:

1. "Translation and Diversity" (2022)

2. "United in Translation" (2021)

3. "Finding the Words for a Global Future" (2020)

*Celebrations:*

1. Conferences and workshops

2. Awards for outstanding translators

3. Social media campaigns (#InternationalTranslationDay)

4. Cultural events showcasing translation's impact

*Importance of Translation:*

1. Facilitates global communication

2. Bridges cultural gaps

3. Enables international cooperation

4. Supports education, science, and literature

*Malayalam:*

ഇന്റർനാഷണൽ വിവർത്തന ദിനം (Inṭārṇāṣaṇaḷ Vivaṛttana Dinam)

*How to Celebrate:*

1. Appreciate translators' work

2. Learn a new language

3. Explore literature in translation

4. Share translation-related stories

Happy International Translation Day!