New Delhi: International Translation Day is celebrated on September 30 every year. It is a day to honour the work of language professionals around the world. As the world becomes more connected, translators play a crucial role in supporting global trade, business, science, medicine, technology, and politics. The field of translation includes various areas such as translating literary works, professional translation, interpretation, and terminology.
The goal of International Translation Day is to recognise and appreciate the important work done by language professionals globally. Let us look back at when and why the day started.
International Translation Day 2024: Why and when the day was started?
International Translation Day is celebrated to honour the work of language professionals. Their work brings nations together, fosters dialogue, and promotes mutual understanding, cooperation, and world peace and security.
Translating literary, scientific, and technical works from one language to another is crucial for clear and productive international communication.
On May 24, 2017, the General Assembly adopted resolution 71/288, recognising the role of language professionals in connecting nations and fostering peace, understanding, and development. They declared September 30 as International Translation Day to coincide with the feast of St Jerome, the Bible translator, who is considered the patron saint of translators.
St Jerome, a priest from North-eastern Italy, dedicated himself to translating most of the Bible into Latin from Greek manuscripts of the New Testament. He was skilled in Latin, Greek, and Hebrew and passed away near Bethlehem on September 30, 420. In addition, he translated portions of the Hebrew Gospel into Greek.
Did you know?
According to Guinness World Records, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the most translated document, with translations available in over 500 languages.
The United Nations is one of the largest employers of language professionals globally.
The UN has six official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.
During UN proceedings, delegates can speak in any official UN language, which is simultaneously interpreted into the other official UN languages.
International Translation Day is a great time to acknowledge and value the work of translators, interpreters, and others in the language service industry. The International Translation Day is celebrated annually on September 30. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
