8th March is observed as International Women's Day the world over. It is a major day of global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women. It is the story of ordinary women as makers of history. It is rooted in the centuries-old struggle of women to participate in society on an equal footing with men. This is a day to remember the historic and revolutionary role of women's movement in the freedom struggle of our country.
The day remains an official holiday in Albania, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon, China, Cuba, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam, and is observed by men giving the women in their lives - mothers, wives, girlfriends, colleagues, etc., flowers and small gifts. In some countries it is also observed as an equivalent of Mother's Day, where children also give small presents to their mothers and grandmothers.
Indiapost has issued four stamps,fdc and a miniature sheet to commemorate "The International Women's Day.
