International Father’s Day being observed the world today
LAHORE (92 News) – International Father's Day is being observed across the world today (Sunday).
The day aims to honour fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influential role of fathers in society. It also reminds us to rejuvenate our love and affection with fathers.
Father's Day is being celebrated in many countries the world, recognising the contribution that fathers and father figures make to the lives of families and children.
When Father’s Day
Father's Day varies from country to country. In Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States it is celebrated on the third Sunday of June.
It is also observed on the same date in Qatar, Argentina, France, Greece, India, Ireland, Mexico, Pakistan, Singapore, and Venezuela.
In Germany, Father's Day is marked 40 days after Easter, while Australia and New Zealand celebrate it on the first day of September.
Russia continues the Soviet tradition of celebrating "Man's Day" on Defender of the Fatherland Day - February 23 - which marks the first mass draft into the Red Army.
In Thailand, Father's Day is on December 5 - the birthday of late King Bhumibol, who is considered the father of the nation.
China celebrates Father's Day on August 8 - the eighth day of the eighth month - because the word for eight in Chinese is "ba" and the term for father is "ba-ba".
Egypt, Jordan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Syria and the United Arab Emirates mark the celebration on June 21, coinciding with the summer solstice, while in Brazil fathers are honoured on the second Sunday of August, in honour of Saint Joachim, the patron saint of fathers.
