New Delhi: Mother Teresa’s Jayanti is celebrated every year on 26 August. You must have heard her name, but do you know who Mother Teresa was and why the whole world is remembering her today on the occasion of her birth anniversary? So let us tell you today. Mother Teresa was a Catholic nun.
He was born on 26 August 1910 in Albania. She lived in Albania for 18 years, after which she moved to Ireland. In the year 1929, Mother Teresa came to India and she started serving the destitute people in India. He also served the people suffering from diseases like leprosy and devoted his whole life to serving the helpless and sick people. Due to this, he got recognition not only in India but all over the world.
Significantly, Mother Teresa was also awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on 17 October 1979 and in 1980 she was also awarded the country’s highest civilian honor ‘Bharat Ratna’. Mother Teresa died on 5 September 1997 due to a heart attack. In view of his contribution, a tribute is paid to him on 26 August every year.
