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Ambedkar Jayanti or Bhim Jayanti is observed on 14 April to commemorate the memory of B. R. Ambedkar, Indian politician and social reformer. It marks Ambedkar’s birthday who was born on 14 April 1891.His birthday is also referred to as ‘Equality Day’ by some in India.
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.
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 recognized 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.