International Translation Day

International Translation Day observed across the world 30 September: International Translation Day The International Translation Day was on 30 September 2016 observed across the world with the theme Translation and Interpreting: Connecting Worlds. This is the annual event for the translation community and event is marked with a series of dedicated events, seminars and symposiums across the world. Background • The Day was established in 1953 by the International Federation of Translators (FIT). • It is celebrated every year on 30 September on the feast of St Jerome, the Bible translator who is considered the patron saint of translators. • In 1991, FIT launched the idea of an officially recognised International Translation Day to show solidarity of the worldwide translation community in an effort to promote the translation profession.