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International Day of Sign Languages 2025: 6 intriguing facts

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By Kaveri Amin
Published Sep 23, 2025

International Day of Sign Languages

International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated annually on September 23

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Origin

International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated to raise awareness about the role sign languages play in upholding the human rights of the deaf community

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Theme

The theme of International Day of Sign Languages 2025 is "No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights"

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How many sign languages are there?

There are more than 300 different sign languages used by deaf people worldwide, with estimates ranging from 300 to over 400

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Which country first invented the sign language?

Early forms of gestural communication were used in ancient Greece, with philosophers like Plato mentioning deaf individuals using gestures to communicate

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How many sign languages are there in India?

There are at least three major Indian Sign Language (ISL) varieties in India

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