International Literature Day is a global movement dedicated to celebrating the power of words and the profound connections they create across cultures. Founded by Julius Choudhury on June 9, 2025, our mission is to connect all people with literature and inspire conversations that uplift communities worldwide.
Below are the key details, mission, and foundational history of ILD, leading up to our inaugural global celebration on June 9, 2026.
Core Identity
- Official Name: International Literature Day (ILD)
- Annual Date of Observance: June 9
- Focus: A Global Awareness Day honoring the enduring power of literature, the diversity of languages, and the art of human expression.
Founding and Endorsement
- Founder: Julius Choudhury (Writer, Journalist, Entrepreneur)
- Founding Organization: Literature Omnibus (An inspiring, inclusive, open, and creative literary initiative rooted in the spirit of beauty and creation.)
- Date of Initiative Introduction: June 9, 2025 (Proposed during the founding meeting of Literature Omnibus).
- Formal Declaration Date: June 21, 2025 (Announced at the first literary meet of Literature Omnibus at the Gazipur Media Center Auditorium).
- Key Endorsers:
- Saba Murtaz (Writer, Journalist, Researcher, Co-founder of Literature Omnibus)
- Mohammed Ahsan Habib (Retired Marine Engineer, Poet, Journalist, Researcher, and Publisher)
Core Mission
- Primary Goal: Celebrating the power of words and the diversity of literature, connecting all people with literature, and promoting the importance of writing and reading.
- Mission Objectives: To inspire literary conversation, elevate new voices, preserve linguistic diversity, and globally recognize the deep connection between people through literature.
Inaugural Celebration
Date: June 9, 2026
Type: Worldwide observance through local initiatives and celebrations of the joy of literature.
Inaugural Theme: Literature for the Betterment of All
Global Presence and Action Plan
Central Platform: LiteratureDay.org (Being developed as the global hub for event information, resources, guidelines, and connecting with literary enthusiasts).
Implementation: Leaders and members of Literature Omnibus, along with writers, researchers, and creative professionals globally, have implemented a comprehensive action plan for promotion and event coordination.
Call to Action: Join the movement to celebrate the power of words—online or offline, wherever you are.
