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Know why Women's Day is celebrated on 8 March
It is often asked why the Women's Day is celebrated on 8 March. During the war in 1917, Russian women demanded 'bread and peace' (ie food and peace).
The women's strike forced Emperor Nicholas to step down and the interim government gave women the right to vote. At that time, the Julian calendar was used in Russia. The date on which women started this strike was 23 February.
In the Gregorian calendar, this day was 8 March and since then International Women's Day was celebrated on 8 March. In many countries, on this day women are discharged in honor and programs are organized.
In Russia and many other countries, the price of flowers increases considerably around this day. During this time, women and men give flowers to each other. In China, women are given half-day leave in most offices. In the US, the month of March is celebrated as the Women's History Month.
Why Dalit women celebrate Indian Women's Day on 8 March not 10
In India, Indian Women's Day is celebrated on 10 March instead of 8 March for a long time. There is a specific reason behind this. This is the main reason that this day is the commemoration day of Savitri Bai Phule, the first female teacher of the country to raise voice on the evils of women's rights, illiteracy, untouchability, sati-pratha, child or widow-marriage in the 19th century.
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