National Women’s Day 2025: Why Is This Day Celebrated On 13 February In India?

National Women's Day 2025: The National Women’s Day is observed every year on 13 February, to commemorate the birth anniversary of poet and Indian political activist Sarojini Naidu, popularly known as the Nightingale of India.

Why Is National Women’s Day Celebrated On 13 February In India?

National Women’s Day is celebrated in India on 13 February to give respect to Sarojini Naidu for her contribution towards struggles faced by women in general, women’s rights, etc.

The Nightingale of India was born to a scientist and educator, Aghorenath Chattopadhyay, in 1879 in Hyderabad. Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi gave the nickname Nightingale of India to Sarojini Naidu because of her excellence in poetry.

As an Indian political activist, she was also an important figure in significant freedom movements such as the Non-Cooperation Movement and Salt Satyagraha.

Sarojini Naidu was not just an ordinary woman; she was a trailblazer for many in her time and made history by becoming the first female governor. She governed the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh from 15 August 1947 till 2 March 1949.

Five Great Lines By Sarojini Naidu

“When there is oppression, the only self-respecting thing is to rise and say this shall cease today because my right is justice. If you are stronger, you have to help the weaker boy or girl both in play and in the work."

“We want deeper sincerity of motive, a greater courage in speech and earnestness in action."

“Life is a song - sing it. Life is a game - play it. Life is a challenge - meet it. Life is a dream - realise it. Life is a sacrifice - offer it. Life is love - enjoy it."

“To quench my longing I bent me low, by the streams of the spirits of Peace that flow, in that magical wood in the land of sleep.”

“A country’s greatness lies in its undying ideals of love and sacrifice that inspire the mothers of the race."