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International Mother Language Day Event, February 23

International Mother Language Day Event

Event Type
Religious/Cultural
Sponsor
International Student and Scholar Services + Bangladeshi Student Association
Location
Channing Murray Foundation (1209 W Oregon St, Urbana, IL 61801)
Date
Feb 23, 2025   2:00 - 5:00 pm  
Cost
$5
Registration
Registration
Contact
ISSS Training and Programs
E-Mail
isss-programs@illinois.edu
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We invite everyone to come together to celebrate the beauty of linguistic diversity and the power of mother languages in shaping our identities, cultures, and histories. Let us honor the richness of our languages, share our stories, and embrace the uniqueness that each tongue brings to our global community.

Program Schedule:

2.00 pm: Shahid Minar Opening 
 2.10 pm: Welcome Address and Presentation on the background of International Mother Language Day 
 2.20 pm: Quiz on the Language Movement and History 
 2.40 pm: Cultural Event 
 4.00 pm: Prize Giving Ceremony of Quiz 
 4.15 pm: Closing Remarks and Group Photo Session

Registration is required. You must register through the following link by Friday, February 21 to attend this event: https://forms.gle/iUhKkgrAJDAt3hvt8. The registration cost is $5 per person (free for children under 5 years old). This is a family-friendly event, feel free to bring families and children.

Bangladeshi-style snacks and tea will be provided.

For any queries, please email bsaatuiuc@gmail.com.

ISSS is a proud sponsor of this event hosted by the Bangladeshi Student Association.

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