Be Humble Day

Keerthana Ramasamy
Dec 22, 2023 By Keerthana Ramasamy
Originally Published on Mar 17, 2022
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Where is Be Humble Day celebrated?

Be Humble Day is celebrated worldwide to stress the importance of being humble and focusing on modesty.

Who is Be Humble Day celebrated by?

Be Humble Day, observed on February 22, is celebrated by people across the world, irrespective of their religion, culture, and philosophy.

When did Be Humble Day first start?

There are no official records of who began the Be Humble Day, but a possible celebration active on social media traces to 2019.

Who started Be Humble Day?

The founder of Be Humble Day is unknown; it may be because the founder is reminding the humble to keep with the day's spirit, a true sign of humbleness!

History And Timeline

There are many great examples of individuals being humble that can inspire us. Learn about some of the most influential people who showed humanity below.

Mahatma Gandhi

When it comes to being modest, Mahatma Gandhi was the epitome. Born in 1869, he spent his life serving the poorest of the poor. He always said, 'One must be humble as the dust before discovering the truth.'

1869

Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett, a businessman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, is a living example of the most modest person in the world. Despite his net worth of around $103.10 billion, he still lives in the same Omaha house since 1958 that he originally bought for $31,500.

1930

Chuck Feeney

The co-founder of Duty-Free Shoppers Group, Chuck Feeney, is another great example of being humble. He donated almost all his fortune, and he is now worth about $2 million. However, Feeney once said, 'Use your wealth to help people.'

1931

Jose Mujica

Jose Mujica, the 40th President of Uruguay from 2010-2015, has donated 90% of his presidential salary to charity. And for the longest time, the 1987 Volkswagen Beetle was his only personal asset.

1935

David Cheriton

David Cheriton, the Stanford professor, despite having a wealth of $3.6 billion, still drives his simple 2002 Honda Odyssey. He has refused to let his wealth change his attitude.

1951

Traditions And Customs

Be Humble Day is all about being humble, stressing its importance, and showing the world that being kind gives hope to humanity. It is one of the hardest and best qualities to possess, as being modest allows one to achieve higher self-control and happiness.

So, on this day, take a pledge to practice humility by just being humble and silent.

Ways To Observe Or Celebrate Be Humble Day

One way to celebrate the humble day is to practice being humble or modest in life and appreciate other people's achievements and success. Though it's hard to achieve this virtue suddenly, practice every day to better yourself.

Other ways to celebrate are to think of ways to make your life better, but no boasting is allowed on Be Humble Day. And if you have children, give them a lesson in humility and teach them that of all the virtues, humility is a good virtue to have.

Though boasting is not allowed, sharing the best humility in the story is welcomed. Share all your stories with others and inspire them to celebrate the day with you.

Facts And Stats

  • As per the reports, humble people handle stress more effectively, and those who effectively learn from mistakes share humility as a common characteristic. Why not practice being humble every day and join the humility mastery club to lead a joyful life?
  • Humanity is an act of being human; humility is the state of being human, and being humble is to remain humble. Just like the distinct differences, every individual possesses a unique character, and one person's right can be another person's wrong. So, mistakes are values, which is exactly what Be Humble Day encourages people to do; see value in errors.
  • The common phrase 'Humble pie' means to apologize after a serious error, which is a mispronunciation of an 'umble pie' widely practiced in the mid-19th century. It may be the year when people began honoring the humility, which now offered us a chance to dedicate an International Be Humble Day.

What does being humble really mean?

It means listening to others, not boasting about one's own life and achievements, and accepting that we have faults that we need to work on.

Is it good to be a humble person?

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, being humble is not a sign of weakness, as many things are. It shows greater generosity, helpfulness, and gratitude

What are five ways to be humble?

 The primary one is to embrace one's strengths and weaknesses. Then it is followed by being open-minded, grateful, stopping to brag, finally not being afraid of mistakes, and being non-judgemental

What is the significance of Be Humble Day?

The day focus on teaching people that being humble can create wonders in the world, and the seed for it starts with you. The main goal is to teach people about humanity, humility, and being humble to a fellow human.

Why do people celebrate Be Humble Day?

The day promotes the idea that accepting our errors and our faults makes us better human beings.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Friday, February 21, 2020
  • Sunday, February 21, 2021
  • Monday, February 21, 2022
  • Tuesday, February 21, 2023
  • Wednesday, February 21, 2024

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Sources

https://happydays365.org/be-humble-day/be-humble-day-february-22/

https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/be-humble-day

https://whatnationalday.com/date/02-22-2019

https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/be-humble-day/

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Written by Keerthana Ramasamy

Bachelor of Engineering specializing in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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Keerthana RamasamyBachelor of Engineering specializing in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

With a background in electrical and electronics engineering from Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Keerthana brings a unique blend of technical expertise and creative flair to her role as a content writer. Her natural curiosity and passion for exploring new career paths led her to the exciting world of content marketing, where she has honed her content optimization, SEO, and Google Analytics skills. Keerthana's experience as a Content Marketing Specialist at GetMyUni has provided her with hands-on experience in digital marketing and editing, allowing her to create engaging and impactful content.

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