Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

International Translation Day is observed every year on September 30 to recognise the valuable contributions of translators, interpreters and other language professionals. The United Nations General Assembly officially declared the day through Resolution 71/288 in 2017. September 30 was selected because it coincides with the feast day and death anniversary of Saint Jerome, who is regarded as the patron saint of translators. Saint Jerome was a Christian priest and scholar known for translating biblical texts into Latin, with his version becoming known as the Vulgate. The day highlights the importance of language professionals in promoting dialogue, cultural understanding, peace, cooperation and international communication.