Why is International Women's Day celebrated on 8 March? Know when this tradition started.

International Women's Day 2025: Women's Day is being celebrated all over the world today. Let us know its history and importance through this news. Also, let us know why this day is celebrated on 8 March.
International Women's Day 2025: International Women's Day (IWD) is being celebrated all over the world today i.e. on 8 March 2025. This day is a symbol of women's rights, equality, and empowerment. Or rather, it is a day to recognize and celebrate all the achievements of women including cultural, social, and economic. This day is celebrated with great pomp in schools, colleges, and government offices. But are you aware of why this day is celebrated on 8 March all over the world and not on any other day? When was the foundation of this tradition laid? If you are untouched by this information, then it does not matter, today through this news we will tell you the answers to these questions.
What is its history, and why is this day celebrated on March 8?
The roots of Women's Day (IWD) belong to the beginning of the 20th century. It started from New York City, USA. In fact, in 1908, a march was held by 15,000 women in New York City, demanding better rights. After this, National Women's Day was established in the United States in 1909.
After this, an International Socialist Conference was held in 1910, where Clara Zetkin proposed the idea of International Women's Day. After this, it was celebrated for the first time in many countries in 1911.
Then a decisive moment came in 1917 when Russian women went on a large-scale strike, which established March 8 as the date of IWD. The United Nations formally recognized International Women's Day in 1975, making its global significance even stronger and stronger.
What is the theme?
International Women's Day (IWD) will be celebrated on March 8, 2025 under the theme 'Accelerate Action'. This annual event recognizes the contribution of women in various fields, raises awareness about gender equality and promotes empowerment. It serves as a platform to highlight social, economic, cultural and political achievements while advocating for women's rights around the world.