Martin Luther King Jr Day

Martin Luther King Jr Day is observed on the third Monday of January each year. It is a federal holiday in the United States which mark the birth anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. The day was first observed in the year 1986, however, officially Martin Luther King Jr. Day was observed in all 50 sates for the first time in the year 2000.

Martin Luther King Day 2024

Martin Luther King Day or MLK Day: 15 January 2024

Martin Luther King Day 2024 will be observed this year on January 15. The Day is also known as MLK Day. It is observed on third Monday of January each year. This day promotes equal rights for all Americans regardless of their background.

Why we observed Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed to honour the famous American civil rights leader who dedicated his life to achieve equality for people of all colors in community. This day helps to strengthen communities, bridge barriers, address social problems, and move us closer to Dr. King's vision of a beloved community. The day encourages all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities by eliminating all types of discrimination

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Martin Luther King Jr. A Brief

Martin Luther King was a famous civil rights activist of USA. He played leading role in the movement to end racial segregation in the United States. He was inspired by Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolence and used non-violent protest as his most powerful weapon in various movements to achieve equality for people of all colors in community. His most famous speech was 'I Have a Dream' which he delivered during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963. Martin Luther King was the youngest man who awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for his non-violent struggle for civil rights for the Afro-American population. He dreamt that all people would be judged by their personal qualities and not by the color of their skin. In April 1968 he was assassinated by a white racist.

Martin Luther King Holiday

Since 2000, Martin Luther King Day is a public holiday in the United States. This day is off for the general public, and schools, colleges and most of the businesses remains closed on this day.