Mount Everest Day is an annual celebration that is held on May 29 to commemorate the first successful ascent of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay of Nepal. On May 29, 1953, the duo completed the first ascent of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953. This day honours their incredible achievement and celebrates the spirit of adventure and human perseverance. The year 2024 will celebrate the 70th anniversary of this momentous achievement. Mount Everest is Earth's highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. The China–Nepal border runs across its summit point. Its elevation was most recently established in 2020 by the Chinese and Nepali authorities. Purnima Shrestha From Nepal Scripts History, Becomes First Woman To Climb Mt Everest Thrice in Two Weeks.

Everest attracts many climbers, including highly experienced mountaineers. There are two main climbing routes, one approaching the summit from the southeast in Nepal and the other from the north in Tibet. On this day in 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first climbers confirmed to have reached the summit of Mount Everest, the world's highest peak at 8,848 meters (29,029 feet). Mount Everest Height Revised to 8848.86 Metres, Announces Nepal.

Mount Everest Day 2024 Date

Mount Everest Day 2024 will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 29.

Mount Everest Day Significance

Mount Everest Day holds great significance as the day highlights the achievement of Hillary and Norgay that symbolises the human spirit and the pursuit of seemingly impossible goals. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became global icons, with Hillary later founding the Himalayan Trust to support the Sherpa community and improve education, health, and environmental conservation in the Everest region. On Mount Everest Day, celebrations are held, especially in Nepal. The day is marked by various events, including memorial ceremonies, processions, and cultural programs.

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