National Education Day is celebrated on November 11 every year to mark the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first education minister. This day is observed to honour the remarkable contributions of Maulana Azad in the field of education and institution building in the country. National Education Day in India honors Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, born on November 11, 1888. He was the first Education Minister of independent India. The government declared this day to recognize his contributions to the education sector. Azad played a crucial role in shaping India's educational landscape. November 11th is celebrated as National Education Day in India to mark the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. He was the first Minister of Education in independent India and played a key role in shaping the country's educational policies.  It is to commemorate the birthday of Shri Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, by recalling his contribution to the cause of education in India.