Celebrating Mothers Around the World

In many parts of the world, the second Sunday of May is special because of Mother's Day.

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First observed in the United Sates in the early 1900s, the many traditions associated with the day stems from the efforts of Anna Maria Jarvis, who, in 1905, campaigned to have Mother's Day recognized as a holiday in the US.

In 1911, her efforts to have a day to celebrate mothers bore fruit, as various states in the country began observing the holiday that year.

In 1914, Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States, signed a proclamation that designated the second Sunday of May as a national holiday to honor mothers, and the observance of the day has spread out to different parts of the world - the Philippines included in that list.

But as established as Mother's Day is, it is not the only celebration of its kind.

Here's a roundup on other celebrations that're held to honor mothers and parents other than Mother's Day in different parts of the world.

International Women's Day

March 8 may widely be known as International Women's Day, but in certain parts of the world it alternatively serves as Mother's Day.