Some nations celebrate this special day on a fixed date, others experience an annual change in the day of celebration.
Mother's Day, a heartfelt tribute to mothers celebrated around the world, is celebrated on different dates in different countries, but why?
While some nations celebrate this special day annually on a fixed date, others experience an annual change in the day of celebration.
Today, the United Kingdom pays tribute to mothers on Mother's Day, while in the United Arab Emirates the festivities are set for March 21. Meanwhile, Ireland and Nigeria join the celebration this Sunday.
In particular, the United States and India opt for a later commemoration, consistently on the second Sunday in May, this year being May 12.
Greek mythology traces this celebration to the honor of the goddess Rhea, mother of Zeus, during spring. In the Middle East, nations like the United Arab Emirates celebrate March 21, coinciding with the spring equinox.
Inspired by an early Christian festival, the United Kingdom and Ireland maintain the tradition of the fourth Sunday during Lent, which typically falls in March.
The United States introduced Mother's Day in 1914, influencing many countries, including India, New Zealand, Australia and Sri Lanka, to follow suit and celebrate the second Sunday in May.
Notably, there are unique variations, such as Thailand celebrating the occasion on August 12, Indonesia celebrating December 22 with an inclusive approach, and France choosing the last Sunday in May.
In Argentina, a historical connection persists with the ancient date of celebration of the Virgin Mary on the third Sunday of October. Russia joined the celebration in the 1940s, designating the last Sunday in November for Mother's Day.
