Skopje, 20 February 2025 (MIA) - International Mother Language Day will be observed at the Institute of Macedonian Language "Krste Misirkov" in Skopje on Thursday.

Minister of Culture and Tourism Zoran Ljutkov and Institute director Elena Jovanova-Grujovska are set to address the event.

The International Mother Language Day will also be observed at the Shtip-based University "Goce Delchev".

International Mother Language Day is a worldwide annual observance held on 21 February to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote multilingualism. First announced by UNESCO in 1999, it was formally recognized by the United Nations General Assembly with the adoption of a resolution in 2002.

Photo: Institute of Macedonian Language "Krste Misirkov"