Promoting Punjabi Language on International Mother Language Day

Sikh National College, Qadian enthusiastically celebrated ‘Maa Boli Divas’ (International Mother Language Day) on 21st February 2025. The event was organized by the Punjabi Department with the objective of promoting the richness, heritage, and cultural significance of the Punjabi language among students.

The program was held in the college seminar hall, which was filled with faculty members, students, and guests who gathered to honor and celebrate their mother tongue. The celebration aimed to create awareness about the importance of preserving and promoting Punjabi in an era increasingly influenced by globalization and linguistic shifts.

The event began with a warm welcome address highlighting the historical and cultural importance of International Mother Language Day. Speakers emphasized that a mother tongue is not merely a means of communication but a powerful symbol of identity, tradition, and collective memory. They encouraged students to take pride in Punjabi and to actively use and promote it in academic, literary, and everyday contexts.

Faculty members from the Punjabi Department shared insightful thoughts on the contribution of Punjabi literature, poetry, and folklore in shaping regional and national identity. The program witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, who presented speeches and reflections expressing their love and respect for their mother language.

Overall, the celebration of Maa Boli Divas at Sikh National College, Qadian was a meaningful and inspiring event that reinforced the value of linguistic heritage and motivated students to preserve and promote Punjabi for future generations.