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International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8th every year in the entire world. It was celebrated for the first time in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland in 1911. The day marks an important point in women's right movement. To celebrate the day, people hold events, protests, and marches about gender equality and equal rights. Today, in some countries, it becomes a public holiday.

Why is International Women's Day celebrated?