The United Nation English Language Day is celebrated on 23 April. This day is observed as the death anniversary of the famous poet and author William Shakespeare.?
According to the UN, English is one of the organisation¡¯s two working languages along with French. It has become the lingua franca in international relations for the UN.?
In the year 2010, the Department of Global Communication of the UN had established language days for each of the Organisation¡¯s six official languages. It includes Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russia and Spanish.?
Languages are celebrated with an aim to entertain and inform the culture and achievements of each of the six languages among the UN community. This day promotes the unity of these six official languages throughout the organisation.?
The United Nations also celebrates Spanish Language day on April 23. The day observes the death anniversary of the Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes, the creator of Don Quixote.?
The UN describes multilingualism as an ¡®essential factor¡¯ which enables harmonious communication by promoting tolerance. Multilingualism ensures increased participation for all the organization¡¯s work and has seen numerous activities being undertaken, from 1946 to the present.?
Multilingualism has the ability to promote and enhance the use of the official languages to make sure that the goals and actions of the United Nations are understood by the widest possible public.?