Hyderabad:The Commonwealth Day every year is celebrated on May 24 in India. The day is celebrated by all the countries that were once British colonies. Commonwealth Day is celebrated on different dates around the world.
History of the Commonwealth Day:Empire Day, which was first observed to honour Queen Victoria's birthday in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is linked to the history of Commonwealth Day. Empire Day was observed after Queen Victoria's death in 1901, although its meaning changed over time.
The name Commonwealth Day was changed in 1958 to more accurately represent the evolving character of the Commonwealth and its focus on collaboration and respect between its member nations. Commonwealth Day celebrates Queen Victoria of England. She was born on May 24, 1819.