| Siblings Day | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Observed by | Several countries, originally United States[1] |
| Significance | Honouring relationships of siblings |
| Date | April 10 |
| Next time | April 10, 2025 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | In honorees: Raksha Bandhan In history and celebrations: Children's Day, Father's Day, Mother's Day, Parents' Day |
| Brothers and Sisters Day | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Several countries, namely the United States, France, Portugal, Spain[citation needed] |
| Significance | Honoring bonds and relationships of siblings |
| Date | May 31 |
| Next time | May 31, 2025 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | 1995 |
| Started by | Claudia Evart |
| Related to | In honorees: In history and celebrations: Children's Day, Father's Day, Mother's Day, Parents' Day, National Grandparents Day |
Siblings Day is a holiday recognized in parts of the United States and Canada on April 10,[2] and as Brothers and Sisters Day on May 31 in Europe. It honours the relationship of brothers and sisters of all ages. Unlike Mother's Day and Father's Day, it is not federally recognized in the United States, though the Siblings Day Foundation is working to change this.[3] Since 1998, the governors of 49 states have officially issued proclamations to recognize Siblings Day in their state.[4]
Siblings Day is also celebrated in India.[5][6] The Hindu holiday of Raksha Bandhan, which is the oldest festival in this category, also celebrates the bond of brothers and sisters.[7]
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- ^ "National Sibling Day – Highlight: ARISE Sibshops for Children". Oswego County Today. March 22, 2013. Retrieved March 22, 2013.
- ^ "Siblings Day Foundation". Retrieved March 2, 2013.
- ^ "Gubernatorial (State) Proclamations". Retrieved September 26, 2013.
- ^ "International Brother's Day 2020 India: Date, History, Quotes, Celebration". S A NEWS. May 24, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
- ^ Kapur, Arjun-Anshula (April 12, 2015). "Bollywood celebrates siblings day". The Times of India. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
- ^ "Raksha Bandhan 2020: Where the Festival of Brother-Sister Bonding Really Originated From". News18. August 3, 2020. Retrieved August 27, 2020.