World Poetry Day 2025

• 22 Mar 2025

On 21st March 2025, World Poetry Day 2025 was observed annually to highlight poetry’s role in bridging cultural divides, fostering harmony, and inspiring change through creative expression.

• UNESCO established World Poetry Day in 1999 to promote poetry reading, writing, publishing, and appreciation worldwide.
• The 2025 theme, “Poetry as a Bridge for Peace and Inclusion,” emphasizes poetry’s ability to unite diverse communities and promote mutual respect.
• Poetry transcends ordinary language, offering a powerful medium for expressing emotions, addressing social issues, and inspiring transformation.