Last Updated on 13 February 2025 IST: World Radio Day 2025: 13 February is celebrated globally each year to remember the existence of Radio before the advancement of technology. This year radio is celebrating its journey of more than 112 years. One must not depend on these gadgets but should listen to and understand what The Supreme God (Kabir sahib Ji) is trying to convey through our Spiritual Books and discourses.
History of World Radio Day
World Radio Day is celebrated on 13 February as was proclaimed by the United Nations Educational and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2011. However it was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 as an International Day. The day was chosen February 13 as it is the day on which the United Nations established the United Nations Radio in 1946.
Who invented Radio?
In the mid 1890s, physicists were building techniques to study electromagnetic waves, Guglielmo Marconi developed the first apparatus for long distance radio communication. Radio is the technology of signalling and communicating using radio waves. Radio is very widely used in modern technology, in radio communication, radar, radio navigation, remote control, remote sensing and other applications.
World Radio Day Announced by UNESCO
13 February is dedicated to Radio to remember the significance of it in the lives of people in the past. On 31st November 2011, UNESCO in its 36th conference announced officially to celebrate 13 February as World Radio Day. News related to Politics, Sports, Education , entertainment and so on was broadcasted that helped the individuals to remain updated about their surroundings and the current updates. Thus, this day is a reminder for everyone about the radio and its importance.
“Radio is uniquely positioned to bring communities together and foster positive dialogue for change. By listening to its audiences and responding to their needs, radio services provide the diversity of views and voices needed to address the challenges we all face” ( United Nations)
Theme For World Radio Day 2025
Every year World Radio Day is celebrated with different themes likewise; this year the theme is new.
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The theme of World Radio Day 2025 is devoted to “Radio and Climate Change,” which focuses on “empowering radio stations to enhance their journalistic coverage of one of the most critical issues of our time,” according to UNESCO.
What People Must Listen to?
As the entire world has become dependent on wide range of electronic devices such as laptops, mobile phones, computers or radio to get information related to anything and anytime. But unfortunately, they have forgotten the main aim of their life. People should listen to what Kabir Sahib ji mentioned. He (Kabir sahib Ji) came in all four Yugas (Satyug, Treta, Dwapar and Kalyug) and had been telling about the main aim of life i.e., to Attain Salvation (Moksha). This can only be possible by attaining the True devotion (the Real mantras) which is mentioned in our scriptures.
Kabir Sahib Ji explains the importance of Human life in a verse.
|| Kehta hoon, kahi jaat hun, kahoo bjakar dhol,
Swaans jo Khali jaat hai, teen lok ka mol ||
This verse clears that every breath we take is important and we should recite the true Mantras provided by a True Saint.
Harms Caused by Not Doing True Bhakti
A person has to suffer a lot if he does not do True Bhakti. In Sukshm Veda Raag Asavari Hymn no. 71, the importance of being in human body is mentioned that one should not forget the main aim of his life. It is evident that even if one earns a great deal of money, cannot attain moksha (salvation) without True Bhakti.
Yeh sauda fir naahin santon, yeh sauda fir naahin |
Lohe jaisa taav jaat hai, kaya deh saraahi ||
Teen lok aur bhuvan chaturdash, sab jag saude aahin |
Dugne-tigne kiye chaugune, kinhun mool gavaahin
Yeh dam tootae pinda phootae, ho lekha dargaah maanhi |
Us dargaah mein maar padegi, jam pakdenge baahin ||
Nar-Narayan dehi paay kar, fer chaurasi jaahin |
Us din ki mohe darni laage, lajja rah ke naahin ||
Ja Satguru ki main balihaari, jo jaaman maran mitaahin ||
Unique observations on the Special Day
World Radio Day is celebrated with a variety of activities aimed at recognizing radio’s impact and promoting its continued relevance. UNESCO encourages the worldwide radio industry to participate in this global event.
Celebration ideas include:
- Organizing radio shows, community discussions, and live storytelling sessions.
- Hosting quizzes, contests, or public interviews to engage listeners.
- Highlighting radio’s role in climate action by creating special segments.
- Celebrating other broadcasters by paying homage to those who inspired you.
- Partnering with a radio station in a different country to relay each other’s streams or play pre-recorded segments.
- Organizing phone-in radio shows so that the audience can share why radio is important to them or share memorable radio moments.
- Engaging schools by conducting workshops for students on creating radio shows.
- Creating eco-themed podcasts to amplify awareness.
- Launching social media campaigns to share inspiring stories and facts about radio.
A Word to the Wise is Enough
Also, Kabir Sahib Ji says that I would advise you to choose such a Satguru who will eliminate the chronic disease of birth and death and at present He (An Authorised Saint) is none other than Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj. Indeed, it is requested to everyone not to forget the main aim of life and attain the refuge of Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj by Attaining Naam Diksha (Initiation) from Him. Listen to the discourses of Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj on Satlok Ashram Channel YouTube.
FAQs on World Radio Day 2025
Answer: Guglielmo Marconi developed the first apparatus for long distance radio communication.
Answer: The theme for World Radio Day 2025 is “Radio and Climate Change”.
Answer: On 31st November 2011, UNESCO in its 36th conference announced officially to celebrate 13 February as World Radio Day.
Answer: Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj can eliminate the chronic disease of birth and death.
