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| holiday_name = Ambedkar Jayanti | holiday_name = Ambedkar Jayanti
| type = Secular | type = Secular
| longtype = Secular; birth anniversary of ] | longtype = Secular, Cultural
| image = Ambedkar Jayanti Procession.png | image = Ambedkar Jayanti Procession.png
| caption = Ambedkar Jayanti Procession at ] | caption = Ambedkar Jayanti Procession at ]
| official_name = Ambedkar Jayanti
| official_name = Ambedkar Jayanti<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.maharashtra.gov.in/1204/Public-Holidays|title=सार्वजनिक सुट्ट्या-महाराष्ट्र शासनाचे अधिकृत संकेतस्थळ, भारत|access-date=3 March 2019}}</ref>
| nickname = Bhim Jayanti | nickname = Bhim Jayanti
| observedby = India | observedby = India
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| observances = Community, historical celebrations | observances = Community, historical celebrations
| relatedto = ]<br />] | relatedto = ]<br />]
| firsttime = 14 April 1928
}} }}


'''Ambedkar Jayanti''' or '''Bhim Jayanti''' is observed on 14 April to commemorate the memory of ], Indian ] and social reformer. It marks Ambedkar's birthday who was born on 14 <nowiki>April</nowiki> 1891.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-10|title=Ambedkar Jayanti 2021:Humble Request to Dr B. R. Ambedkar's Followers|url=https://news.jagatgururampalji.org/ambedkar-jayanti-birth-anniversary/|access-date=2021-04-13|website=S A NEWS|language=en-US}}</ref> His birthday is also referred to as 'Equality Day' by some in India.<ref>{{Cite web|last=कुमार|first=अरविन्द|date=2020-04-14|title=असमानता दूर करने के लिए भीमराव आंबेडकर ने क्या उपाय दिए थे|url=https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/what-measures-did-bhimrao-ambedkar-give-to-remove-inequality-in-society/130876/|access-date=2021-04-06|website=ThePrint Hindi|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ambedkar Jayanti 2020: आज है अंबेडकर जयंती, जानिए बाबा साहेब से जुड़ी ये 7 बातें|url=https://ndtv.in/career/ambedkar-jayanti-2020-date-importance-significance-and-other-facts-of-bhim-jayanti-2211069|access-date=2021-04-06|website=NDTVIndia}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=हिंदी|first=क्विंट|date=2020-04-13|title=B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti 2020: पढ़ें अंबेडकर साहब के ये अनमोल विचार|url=https://hindi.thequint.com/lifestyle/dr-bhimrao-ambedkar-jayanti-2020-famous-quotes-and-slogans|access-date=2021-04-06|website=TheQuint|language=hi}}</ref> '''Ambedkar Jayanti''' or '''Bhim Jayanti''' is observed on 14 April to commemorate the memory of ], an Indian jurist, economist, social reformer and the principal architect of ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-19 |title=When is Ambedkar Jayanti 2024? Know the date, history, and more |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/when-is/when-is-ambedkar-jayanti-2024-know-the-date-history-and-more-9164900/ |access-date=2024-12-21 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-04-14 |title=Ambedkar Jayanti 2024: History, date, significance and other key details |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/ambedkar-jayanti-2024-history-date-significance-and-other-key-details/articleshow/109284458.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-12-21 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref> The observance marks the birthday of Ambedkar, who was born on 14 <nowiki>April</nowiki> 1891.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-10|title=Ambedkar Jayanti 2021:Humble Request to Dr B. R. Ambedkar's Followers|url=https://news.jagatgururampalji.org/ambedkar-jayanti-birth-anniversary/|access-date=2021-04-13|website=S A NEWS|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ambedkar Jayanti 2024: All You Need To Know |url=https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/ambedkar-jayanti-2024-all-you-need-to-know-5438057 |access-date=2024-12-21 |website=www.ndtv.com |language=en}}</ref> His birthday is also referred to as 'Equality Day' by many in India.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2022-04-13 |title=Ambedkar’s birth anniversary to be observed as Day of Equality |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/ambedkars-birth-anniversary-to-be-observed-as-day-of-equality/article65317467.ece |access-date=2024-12-21 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-14 |title=Ambedkar Jayanti: Why It Is Celebrated As Equality Day? - EBNW Story |url=https://ebnw.net/special-days/ambedkar-jayanti-why-it-is-celebrated-as-equality-day/ |access-date=2024-12-21 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=IANS |date=2016-04-14 |title=Plea to UN to declare Ambedkar Jayanti 'World Equality Day' |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/plea-to-un-to-declare-ambedkar-jayanti-world-equality-day-116041400261_1.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20220921222001/https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/plea-to-un-to-declare-ambedkar-jayanti-world-equality-day-116041400261_1.html |archive-date=2022-09-21 |access-date=2024-12-21 |language=en}}</ref> In 2016, The Government of India declared 14 April as '''Rashtriya Samarasata Diwas''' to honor Ambedkar's legacy and contributions.<ref>https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2085484</ref>


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== Background == == Background ==
] (1891–1956)]] ] (1891–1956)]]
Babasaheb Ambedkar's first birthday was publicly celebrated on 14 April 1928 in ], by Janardan Sadashiv Ranapisay,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ambedkar Jayanti – The birth anniversary of the father of the Indian Constitution|url=https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/personalities/article/ambedkar-jayanti-the-birth-anniversary-of-the-father-of-the-indian-constitution/articleshow/75118776.cms|access-date=2021-04-06|website=Business Insider}}</ref> who was an Ambedkarite and social activist. He started the tradition of Babasaheb's birth anniversary or Ambedkar Jayanti.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.loksatta.com/desh-videsh-news/how-birth-anniversary-started-of-babasaheb-ambedkar-1660712/|title=बाबासाहेबांची जयंती कधी आणि कोणी सुरू केली?|date=2018-04-14|work=Loksatta|access-date=2018-11-09|language=mr-IN}}</ref> Ambedkar passed his ] in 1907. Then, he pursued BA honours in economics and political science from ]. He enrolled in ], New York for the Masters of Arts and got his PhD in economics in 1927. In 1916, he took the admission for the Bar Course at Gray's Inn along with this he also did another doctoral thesis in economics from the ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.jagatgururampalji.org/ambedkar-jayanti-2020/|title=Education of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar|last=|first=|date=14 April 2020|website=SA News Channel|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417014156/https://news.jagatgururampalji.org/ambedkar-jayanti-2020/ |archive-date=17 April 2020 |access-date=}}</ref> Ambedkar was master in 64 subjects and was proficient in 11 languages.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/current-affairs/ambedkar-jayanti-2020-interesting-facts-inspiring-quotes-by-dr-b-r-ambedkar/articleshow/75133789.cms|title=Ambedkar Jayanti 2020: Interesting facts & inspiring quotes by Dr B R Ambedkar|last=|first=|date=|website=Times of India|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200513213941/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/current-affairs/ambedkar-jayanti-2020-interesting-facts-inspiring-quotes-by-dr-b-r-ambedkar/articleshow/75133789.cms |archive-date=13 May 2020 |access-date=}}</ref> Babasaheb Ambedkar's first birthday was publicly celebrated on 14 April 1928 in ], by Janardan Sadashiv Ranapisay,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ambedkar Jayanti – The birth anniversary of the father of the Indian Constitution|url=https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/personalities/article/ambedkar-jayanti-the-birth-anniversary-of-the-father-of-the-indian-constitution/articleshow/75118776.cms|access-date=2021-04-06|website=Business Insider}}</ref> who was an Ambedkarite and social activist. He started the tradition of Babasaheb's birth anniversary or Ambedkar Jayanti.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ambedkar Jayanti – The birth anniversary of the father of the Indian Constitution {{!}} Business Insider India |url=https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/personalities/article/ambedkar-jayanti-the-birth-anniversary-of-the-father-of-the-indian-constitution/articleshow/75118776.cms |access-date=2024-12-21 |website=Business Insider |language=en}}</ref> Ambedkar passed his ] in 1907. Then, he pursued BA honours in economics and political science from ]. He enrolled in ], New York for the Masters of Arts and got his PhD in economics in 1927. In 1916, he took the admission for the Bar Course at Gray's Inn along with this he also did another doctoral thesis in economics from the ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.jagatgururampalji.org/ambedkar-jayanti-2020/|title=Education of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar|last=|first=|date=14 April 2020|website=SA News Channel|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200417014156/https://news.jagatgururampalji.org/ambedkar-jayanti-2020/ |archive-date=17 April 2020 |access-date=}}</ref> Ambedkar was master in 64 subjects and was proficient in 11 languages.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/current-affairs/ambedkar-jayanti-2020-interesting-facts-inspiring-quotes-by-dr-b-r-ambedkar/articleshow/75133789.cms|title=Ambedkar Jayanti 2020: Interesting facts & inspiring quotes by Dr B R Ambedkar|last=|first=|date=|website=Times of India|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200513213941/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/current-affairs/ambedkar-jayanti-2020-interesting-facts-inspiring-quotes-by-dr-b-r-ambedkar/articleshow/75133789.cms |archive-date=13 May 2020 |access-date=}}</ref>


== Tributes == == Tributes ==
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On 14 April 1990, Ambedkar was bestowed with ] award. The same year his life size portrait was also unveiled in the Central Hall of Parliament. The period from 14 April 1990 — 14 April 1991 was observed as "Year of Social Justice" in the memory of Babasaheb.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ambedkarfoundation.nic.in/html/bharat.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060505044856/http://ambedkarfoundation.nic.in/html/bharat.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2006-05-05|title=Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb|date=2006-05-05|access-date=2018-11-09}}</ref> On 14 April 1990, Ambedkar was bestowed with ] award. The same year his life size portrait was also unveiled in the Central Hall of Parliament. The period from 14 April 1990 — 14 April 1991 was observed as "Year of Social Justice" in the memory of Babasaheb.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://ambedkarfoundation.nic.in/html/bharat.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060505044856/http://ambedkarfoundation.nic.in/html/bharat.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2006-05-05|title=Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb|date=2006-05-05|access-date=2018-11-09}}</ref>


Government of India Issued 10 Rupees and 125 Rupees coins in 2015 to mark the 125 Birth Anniversary in the honor of Ambedkar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/pm-narendra-modi-releases-rs-10-rs-125-commemorative-coins-honouring-dr-babasaheb-ambedkar/175185/|title=PM Narendra Modi releases Rs 10, Rs 125 commemorative coins honouring Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar|date=6 December 2015|access-date=3 March 2019}}</ref> Government of India Issued 10 Rupees and 125 Rupees coins in 2015 to mark the 125 Birth Anniversary in the honor of Ambedkar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/pm-narendra-modi-releases-rs-10-rs-125-commemorative-coins-honouring-dr-babasaheb-ambedkar/175185/|title=PM Narendra Modi releases Rs 10, Rs 125 commemorative coins honouring Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar|date=6 December 2015|access-date=3 March 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2016-01-28 |title=RBI to issue Rs 10 coins on Ambedkar's 125th birth anniversary |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/rbi-to-issue-rs-10-coins-on-ambedkars-125th-birth-anniversary/articleshow/50759025.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-12-21 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref>


On 14 April 2015, a ] was published for Ambedkar's 124th birthday.<ref>{{cite news|title=B.R. Ambedkar, a hero of India's independence movement, honoured by Google Doodle|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/google-doodle/11534732/B.R.-Ambedkar-a-hero-of-Indias-independence-movement-honoured-by-Google-Doodle.html|access-date=9 January 2016|agency=The Telegraph}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/vk66VJ12cmvzjaxJJbWrpz8bDWPaRTxC5Ta6SNvi5hlUXlJfm3cH-yKHwzHG9pk3vWIz5cvYE-6xMiHGE_7s91fy_aLVBJqxSNWpf_E |title=Google Doodle |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414003026/http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/vk66VJ12cmvzjaxJJbWrpz8bDWPaRTxC5Ta6SNvi5hlUXlJfm3cH-yKHwzHG9pk3vWIz5cvYE-6xMiHGE_7s91fy_aLVBJqxSNWpf_E |archive-date=14 April 2015 |access-date=2015-04-14 |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Gibbs |first=Jonathan |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/b-r-ambedkar-indian-social-reformer-and-politician-honoured-with-a-google-doodle-10174529.html |title=B. R. Ambedkar's 124th Birthday: Indian social reformer and politician honoured with a Google Doodle |date=14 April 2015 |access-date=14 April 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414000658/http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/b-r-ambedkar-indian-social-reformer-and-politician-honoured-with-a-google-doodle-10174529.html |archive-date=14 April 2015 |work=The Independent |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The doodle was featured in ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and the ].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/trending/google-tributes-doodle-to-b-r-ambedkar-for-125th-birth-anniversary/ |title=B R Ambedkar 124th birth anniversary: Google doodle changes in 7 countries as tribute |date=14 April 2015 |website=The Indian Express |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707224447/http://indianexpress.com/article/trending/google-tributes-doodle-to-b-r-ambedkar-for-125th-birth-anniversary/ |archive-date=7 July 2015 |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-google-doodle-marks-dr-br-ambedkar-s-124th-birth-anniversary-2077330 |title=Google's BR Ambedkar birth anniversary doodle on 7 other countries apart from India |date=14 April 2015 |website=dna |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707202543/http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-google-doodle-marks-dr-br-ambedkar-s-124th-birth-anniversary-2077330 |archive-date=7 July 2015 |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Nelson |first=Dean |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/google-doodle/11534732/B.R.-Ambedkar-a-hero-of-Indias-independence-movement-honoured-by-Google-Doodle.html |title=B.R. Ambedkar, a hero of India's independence movement, honoured by Google Doodle |date=14 April 2015 |work=Telegraph.co.uk |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105014345/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/google-doodle/11534732/B.R.-Ambedkar-a-hero-of-Indias-independence-movement-honoured-by-Google-Doodle.html |archive-date=5 January 2016 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> On 14 April 2015, a ] was published for Ambedkar's 124th birthday.<ref>{{cite news|title=B.R. Ambedkar, a hero of India's independence movement, honoured by Google Doodle|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/google-doodle/11534732/B.R.-Ambedkar-a-hero-of-Indias-independence-movement-honoured-by-Google-Doodle.html|access-date=9 January 2016|agency=The Telegraph}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/vk66VJ12cmvzjaxJJbWrpz8bDWPaRTxC5Ta6SNvi5hlUXlJfm3cH-yKHwzHG9pk3vWIz5cvYE-6xMiHGE_7s91fy_aLVBJqxSNWpf_E |title=Google Doodle |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414003026/http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/vk66VJ12cmvzjaxJJbWrpz8bDWPaRTxC5Ta6SNvi5hlUXlJfm3cH-yKHwzHG9pk3vWIz5cvYE-6xMiHGE_7s91fy_aLVBJqxSNWpf_E |archive-date=14 April 2015 |access-date=2015-04-14 |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Gibbs |first=Jonathan |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/b-r-ambedkar-indian-social-reformer-and-politician-honoured-with-a-google-doodle-10174529.html |title=B. R. Ambedkar's 124th Birthday: Indian social reformer and politician honoured with a Google Doodle |date=14 April 2015 |access-date=14 April 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414000658/http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/b-r-ambedkar-indian-social-reformer-and-politician-honoured-with-a-google-doodle-10174529.html |archive-date=14 April 2015 |work=The Independent |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The doodle was featured in ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and the ].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/trending/google-tributes-doodle-to-b-r-ambedkar-for-125th-birth-anniversary/ |title=B R Ambedkar 124th birth anniversary: Google doodle changes in 7 countries as tribute |date=14 April 2015 |website=The Indian Express |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707224447/http://indianexpress.com/article/trending/google-tributes-doodle-to-b-r-ambedkar-for-125th-birth-anniversary/ |archive-date=7 July 2015 |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-google-doodle-marks-dr-br-ambedkar-s-124th-birth-anniversary-2077330 |title=Google's BR Ambedkar birth anniversary doodle on 7 other countries apart from India |date=14 April 2015 |website=dna |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707202543/http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-google-doodle-marks-dr-br-ambedkar-s-124th-birth-anniversary-2077330 |archive-date=7 July 2015 |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Nelson |first=Dean |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/google-doodle/11534732/B.R.-Ambedkar-a-hero-of-Indias-independence-movement-honoured-by-Google-Doodle.html |title=B.R. Ambedkar, a hero of India's independence movement, honoured by Google Doodle |date=14 April 2015 |work=Telegraph.co.uk |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105014345/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/google-doodle/11534732/B.R.-Ambedkar-a-hero-of-Indias-independence-movement-honoured-by-Google-Doodle.html |archive-date=5 January 2016 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>
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In 2017, on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti, ] launched Ambedkar emoji as a tribute to him.<ref>{{Cite web|last=KVN|first=Rohit|date=2017-04-14|title=#JaiBhim: Twitter launches Dr BR Ambedkar emoji to commemorate 126th birth anniversary|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/jaibhim-twitter-launches-dr-br-ambedkar-emoji-commemorate-126th-birth-anniversary-723121|access-date=2021-04-06|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> In 2017, on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti, ] launched Ambedkar emoji as a tribute to him.<ref>{{Cite web|last=KVN|first=Rohit|date=2017-04-14|title=#JaiBhim: Twitter launches Dr BR Ambedkar emoji to commemorate 126th birth anniversary|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/jaibhim-twitter-launches-dr-br-ambedkar-emoji-commemorate-126th-birth-anniversary-723121|access-date=2021-04-06|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref>


On 6 April 2020, in Burnaby,], it was decided to observe April 14 as "Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Day of Equality". The decision was taken by the Council of the City of ], ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.voiceonline.com/burnaby-proclaims-april-14-as-dr-b-r-ambedkar-day-of-equality/|title=Burnaby proclaims April 15 as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Day of Equality &#124; Indo-Canadian Voice|date=7 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Maharashtra|first=Max|date=2020-04-11|title=डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर यांचा जन्मदिवस कॅनडात 'समता दिन' म्हणून घोषित|url=https://www.maxmaharashtra.com/max-blog/babasaheb-ambedkars-birth-anniversary-is-declared-as-equality-day-in-canada-2/81531/|access-date=2021-04-06|website=www.maxmaharashtra.com|language=mr}}</ref> On 6 April 2020, in ], ], it was decided to observe April 14 as "Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Day of Equality". The decision was taken by the Council of the City of Burnaby, ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.voiceonline.com/burnaby-proclaims-april-14-as-dr-b-r-ambedkar-day-of-equality/|title=Burnaby proclaims April 15 as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Day of Equality &#124; Indo-Canadian Voice|date=7 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Maharashtra|first=Max|date=2020-04-11|title=डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर यांचा जन्मदिवस कॅनडात 'समता दिन' म्हणून घोषित|url=https://www.maxmaharashtra.com/max-blog/babasaheb-ambedkars-birth-anniversary-is-declared-as-equality-day-in-canada-2/81531/|access-date=2021-04-06|website=www.maxmaharashtra.com|language=mr}}</ref>


In 2021, ] has decided to observe April 14 as "Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Equality Day" in the province of ], ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Canada Province of British Columbia - A Proclamation - "Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Equality Day" |url=https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/proclamations/proclamations/DrBRAmbedkarEqualDay2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-03|title=डॉ. बाबासाहेबांचा कॅनडात सन्मान, 14 एप्रिल 'समता दिन' म्हणून साजरा होणार|url=https://www.lokmat.com/international/canada-drs-babasahebs-honor-will-be-celebrated-april-14-equality-day-a601/|access-date=2021-04-06|website=Lokmat|language=mr-IN}}</ref> In 2021, ] has decided to observe April 14 as "Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Equality Day" in the province of ], ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Canada Province of British Columbia - A Proclamation - "Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Equality Day" |url=https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/proclamations/proclamations/DrBRAmbedkarEqualDay2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-04-03|title=डॉ. बाबासाहेबांचा कॅनडात सन्मान, 14 एप्रिल 'समता दिन' म्हणून साजरा होणार|url=https://www.lokmat.com/international/canada-drs-babasahebs-honor-will-be-celebrated-april-14-equality-day-a601/|access-date=2021-04-06|website=Lokmat|language=mr-IN}}</ref>

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Birth anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar, festival and holiday

Ambedkar Jayanti
Ambedkar Jayanti Procession at Chaitya Bhoomi
Official nameAmbedkar Jayanti
Also calledBhim Jayanti
Observed byIndia
TypeSecular, Cultural
CelebrationsAmbedkar Jayanti
ObservancesCommunity, historical celebrations
Date14 April
FrequencyAnnual
First time14 April 1928
Related toAshok Vijaya Dashmi
Constitution Day (India)

Ambedkar Jayanti or Bhim Jayanti is observed on 14 April to commemorate the memory of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, an Indian jurist, economist, social reformer and the principal architect of constitution of India. The observance marks the birthday of Ambedkar, who was born on 14 April 1891. His birthday is also referred to as 'Equality Day' by many in India. In 2016, The Government of India declared 14 April as Rashtriya Samarasata Diwas to honor Ambedkar's legacy and contributions.

The Citizens paid tributes to Ambedkar on the occasion of his 125th birth anniversary, at Parliament House, in New Delhi on April 14, 2016.

Ambedkar Jayanti processions are carried out by his followers at Chaitya Bhoomi in Mumbai and Deeksha Bhoomi in Nagpur. It is a customary for senior national figures, such as the President, Prime Minister and leaders of major political parties, to pay homage at the statue of Ambedkar at the Parliament of India in New Delhi. It is celebrated throughout the world especially by dalits, adivasi, labour workers, women and also those who embraced Buddhism after his example. In India, large numbers of people visit local statues commemorating Ambedkar in procession with lot of fanfare. In 2020, the first online Ambedkar Jayanti was celebrated in the world.

Ambedkar Jayanti is a public holiday in more than 25 states and union territories of India, including Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal etc.

Background

B. R. Ambedkar (1891–1956)

Babasaheb Ambedkar's first birthday was publicly celebrated on 14 April 1928 in Pune, by Janardan Sadashiv Ranapisay, who was an Ambedkarite and social activist. He started the tradition of Babasaheb's birth anniversary or Ambedkar Jayanti. Ambedkar passed his matriculation in 1907. Then, he pursued BA honours in economics and political science from Elphinstone college. He enrolled in Columbia University, New York for the Masters of Arts and got his PhD in economics in 1927. In 1916, he took the admission for the Bar Course at Gray's Inn along with this he also did another doctoral thesis in economics from the London School of Economics. Ambedkar was master in 64 subjects and was proficient in 11 languages.

Tributes

Indian Post issued stamps dedicated to Ambedkar's birthday in 1966, 1973, 1991, 2001, and 2013, and featured him on other stamps in 2009, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2020.

On 14 April 1990, Ambedkar was bestowed with Bharat Ratna award. The same year his life size portrait was also unveiled in the Central Hall of Parliament. The period from 14 April 1990 — 14 April 1991 was observed as "Year of Social Justice" in the memory of Babasaheb.

Government of India Issued 10 Rupees and 125 Rupees coins in 2015 to mark the 125 Birth Anniversary in the honor of Ambedkar.

On 14 April 2015, a Google Doodle was published for Ambedkar's 124th birthday. The doodle was featured in India, Argentina, Chile, Ireland, Peru, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

The United Nations celebrated Ambedkar Jayanti in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

In 2017, As per Government of Maharashtra 14 April is observed as Knowledge Day (Dnyan Din) in the Indian state of Maharashtra in memory of Ambedkar.

In 2017, on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti, Twitter launched Ambedkar emoji as a tribute to him.

On 6 April 2020, in Burnaby, Canada, it was decided to observe April 14 as "Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Day of Equality". The decision was taken by the Council of the City of Burnaby, Canada.

In 2021, Government of British Columbia has decided to observe April 14 as "Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Equality Day" in the province of British Columbia, Canada.

In 2022, Canada's British Columbia province has recognised April as Dalit History Month.

In 2022, The Government of British Columbia (Canada) observes 14 April as "Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Equality Day" in British Columbia, Canada.

In 2022, The Government of Colorado (United States) observes 14 April 2022 as "Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Equity Day" in Colorado, the United States.

In 2022, The Government of Tamil Nadu (India) observes Ambedkar Jayanti (14 April) as "Equity Day" in Tamil Nadu state.

See also

References

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