October 15 marks the 88th birth anniversary of India's "Missile Man" APJ Abdul Kalam. The birth date of India's former president is also marked as World Students' Day. To honour Dr Kalam's role as an inspiration and a teacher before anything else, his birthday is marked as World Students' Day since the year 2010. Dr Abdul Kalam's love for students is so well-known and this day marks a celebration in different schools and colleges too. On World Students' Day 2019, netizens are sharing positive and encouraging quotes, images and messages to pass on the greetings of this day. #PlantForKalam Trends on Twitter on APJ Abdul Kalam’s Birth Anniversary As People in Tamil Nadu Plant Trees in the Honour of Former President.
Dr Kalam in several of his speeches spoke to students and addressed them with several inspiring thoughts. Dr Kalam had an excellent commitment towards the field of education and he went on to become a scientist at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He made a significant contribution to the field of literature too and has written several motivational books. To honour all his work and the inspiration he provided to many other students, the celebration of World Students' Day remains significant. In 2010 the United Nations declared 15 October as World Students' Day.
Check Some Tweets on World Students' Day:
Remembering Dr Kalam's Wise Words
#WorldStudentsDay is marked as the birthday of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
"If four things are followed - having a great aim, acquiring knowledge, hard work, & perseverance - then anything can be achieved." #APJAbdulKalam 🙏 pic.twitter.com/VjKvJYausB
— Dr. Vagus_Soul💫 (@Saranghae_peace) October 15, 2019
Dream On!
"Dream is not that you see in sleep, dream is something that does not let you sleep" - #APJAbdulKalam #worldstudentsday pic.twitter.com/38hCCfTCO6
— National Endeavour for School Transformation-NEST (@nest_apf) October 15, 2019
Proud Moment Every Year
Today, I am proud of the fact that the world is remembering India’s great scientist, teacher, humanitarian and President Dr #APJAbdulKalam by observing his birthday as #WorldStudentsDay. Dr Kalam will live on in the hearts of every Indian forever. #Missileman pic.twitter.com/akJRjizTsD
— Bikram Majithia (@bsmajithia) October 15, 2019
Happy World Students' Day
Don't study to earn
Study to learn
What you learn today
Is what you will
Become Tomorrow...#APJAbdulKalam #WorldStudentsDay pic.twitter.com/ExqlYDJXxY
— Dhruvil Gajjar (@meggi_07) October 15, 2019
Towering Inspiration
He was fond of and a towering inspiration to students. In his honour, we celebrate today as the World Student’s Day.#APJAbdulKalam #worldstudentsday
— Sri Krishna Devarayulu Lavu (@SriKrishnaLavu) October 15, 2019
One of the most famous quotes by Dr Kalam is "You have to dream before your dreams can come true." With such simplicity he conveys such great ideas and continues to remains an inspiration for many others today. We are sure a lot of students look up to him and remember the great contributions he has done for this country. Wishing all students a very Happy Students' Day!
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