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Teachers Day | Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan - Why Teachers Day is celebrated on 5 September

Why Teachers Day is celebrated on 5 September? Teachers' Day is celebrated on September 5th in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was not only an esteemed philosopher and statesman but also the second President of India. The celebration of Teachers' Day on his birthday is a gesture of honor and respect for his contributions to the field of education. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was born on September 5, 1888, in a small village in Tamil Nadu, India. He was a distinguished scholar, philosopher, and teacher. Before becoming the President of India, he held various key positions, including the Vice President of India and the Ambassador of India to the Soviet Union. When Dr. Radhakrishnan became the President of India, some of his students and friends requested him to allow them to celebrate his birthday. In response, Dr. Radhakrishnan suggested that instead of celebrating his birthday, it would be more meaningful to observe the day...