This year, both Mothers Day and International Nurses Day have come together on same day, 12th May.

Mothers Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May since many years. Mother is the person who brings you to the world, breed you and bring you as grown up. You are most close to your mother. This day is celebrated honouring mother and expressing thanks to her.

International Nurses Day is celebrated on 12th May, the birth day of Florence Nightingale (1820), the icon of the modern nursing. It is being celebrated since 1665 as per the call of the International Council of Nurses. The dedication and service of the nurses world over is remembered on this day. In this year, the Central Government is honouring selected nurses who have given excellent and most dedicated service.

This is one year when both the days have coincided. Let us greet them on this day with our thanks.