Question:When is the International Translation Day observed?
(a) September 17
(b) September 20
(c) September 14
(d) September 30
Answer: (d)
Related facts:
- Every year International Translation Day is celebrated on September 30.
- International Translation Day is meant as an opportunity to pay tribute to the work of language professionals, which plays an important role in bringing nations together, facilitating dialogue, understanding and cooperation, contributing to development and strengthening world peace and security.
- The day was adopted on 24 May 2017 by the United Nations General Assembly.
- 30 September celebrates the feast of St. Jerome, the Bible translator, who is considered the patron saint of translators.
- Jerome was a priest from North-eastern Italy, who is known mostly for his endeavour of translating most of the Bible into Latin from the Greek manuscripts of the New Testament.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay
Links:
https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-translation-day