Happy *International Mother Language Day* everyone 🎉
The International Mother Language Day 2025 Datathon https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:WikiProject_India/Events/International_Mother_Language_Day_2025_Datathon has officially begun and will run until February 28, 2025.[1] This is a great opportunity to contribute to Wikidata in your mother tongue .
If you haven't joined yet and started contributing, there's still time. Add your name to the Participants list https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:WikiProject_India/Events/International_Mother_Language_Day_2025_Datathon#Participants and start contributing.[2]
Some tasks have already been listed on the event page and we will keep adding newer ones. Keep an eye for the updates on the event page.
Your contributions will help strengthen multilingual representation on Wikidata and celebrate the richness of our linguistic heritage.
Let's make an impact together :)
For any queries, feel free to reach out on the WikiProject India talk page https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata_talk:WikiProject_India. [3]
Best regards, *~ Jinoy* ❙❚❚❙❙ GnOeee ❚❙❚❙❙
[1] https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:WikiProject_India/Events/Internationa... [2] https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:WikiProject_India/Events/Internationa... [3] https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata_talk:WikiProject_India
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On Wed, 19 Feb 2025 at 10:13, Jinoy Tom Jacob jinoytommanjaly@gmail.com wrote:
Hello everyone 👋🏼
We are excited to invite you to participate in the *International Mother Language Day 2025 Datathon https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:WikiProject_India/Events/International_Mother_Language_Day_2025_Datathon*, taking place from *February 21 to February 28, 2025*. This event is organized by *WikiProject India in collaboration with Indian communities*, aims to celebrate linguistic diversity and contribute to Wikidata by enriching content related to Indian languages.[1]
During the datathon, participants will focus on: ✅ Adding and improving *labels, descriptions, and aliases* in their mother tongue. ✅ Enhancing Wikidata entries for *places in India* and *notable Indian personalities*. ✅ Expanding language-related content on Wikidata, particularly items associated with *languages of India*.
This is a great opportunity for both new and experienced contributors to engage with Wikidata and make a meaningful impact in promoting their native languages in the digital space.
If you’re interested in joining, simply add your name to the participant list here at Participants https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:WikiProject_India/Events/International_Mother_Language_Day_2025_Datathon#Participants section.[2]
Let's come together to celebrate *International Mother Language Day* and strengthen multilingual representation on *Wikidata 🥳*
For any questions or further details, feel free to reach out to us at WikiProject India https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata_talk:WikiProject_India talk page.[3]
Looking forward to your participation. 😊 Best regards, Jinoy [[User:Gnoeee]]
[1] https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:WikiProject_India/Events/Internationa... [2] https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:WikiProject_India/Events/Internationa... [3] https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata_talk:WikiProject_India
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