International Mother’s Day 2025 Date: Mother’s Day is a significant global occasion which honours mothers and maternal figures in our lives. Formerly known as Mothering Sunday (according to early Christian practices), the day is observed on the second Sunday in May; this year it falls on .
The day’s origins can be traced back to ancient Greek times, where they recognised and appreciated women for their contributions to society by worshipping the mother deities Rhea and Cybele.
However, the modern-day celebration honours Anna Jarvis, who hosted the inaugural Mother’s Day in the US in 1907, inspired by her mother’s tireless work as a community health advocate.
Anna began lobbying for a nationwide Mother’s Day celebration in the early 1900s, following her efforts to be rewarded in 1914 when Woodrow Wilson, the 28th President of the United States, issued a proclamation designating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day.
Mother’s Day is a day to express gratitude to mothers and maternal figures with gifts, cards, and flowers, as well as a time for families to gather and celebrate the occasion.
Although there are no set rules, Mother’s Day is seen as an expression of affection in which everyone strives to show their love for their mother or other mother-like figures in their lives.
Mothers have an important role in creating families and society, and this day honours and expresses gratitude for their selfless devotion and unwavering dedication.
