Father's Day
On this day, children acknowledge and appreciate the roles played by their fathers and father figures who are an integral part of their lives. The day emphasises on the role of a father in their children’s lives and acknowledges the contribution of fathers to the society and their respective family. Father’s Day will be celebrated on 19 June this year. The day marks the exceptional and special bond that we share with our fathers, who is also a friend and mentor. The third Sunday of June is annually celebrated as Father’s Day. As we prepare to commemorate the occasion, here's all you need to know about its history and significance: Father's Day originated with American Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart's daughter Sonora, who lived in Spokane, Washington. Sonora's mother died while giving birth to her sixth child, following which Sonora and her father raised her elder brothers. When she was listening to a speech in a church on Mother's Day, which had just been...