This celebration is set to grow larger in the days ahead as ‘World Children’s Day’ will be celebrated globally coming Sunday.

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This celebration is set to grow larger in the days ahead as ‘World Children’s Day’ will be celebrated globally coming Sunday.

Digital Desk: Every year, India marks the birth anniversary of the country's first Prime Minister - Jawaharlal Nehru - by celebrating Children's Day. This celebration is set to grow larger in the days ahead as ‘World Children’s Day’ will be celebrated globally coming Sunday.

The India unit of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has good news. This week, several buildings across the country, including some of the country's most iconic monuments, will turn 'blue.' Since 1989, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has held global celebrations on November 20.

This week, the buildings will turn blue to symbolise the unwavering support for creating a more safe and healthy environment for children. "Wondering why buildings in India are turning blue?" This is for ! Keep an eye out in your neighbourhood and show your support for children! UNICEF tweeted on Monday, "#WorldChildrensDay #GoBlue." "Today is an action day for children, by children!" "Happy #ChildrensDay," the UN organisation tweeted separately.

'Child Rights Week' is observed from November 14 to November 20. There are events planned to teach children about their rights and how to exercise them.

According to UNICEF, approximately 230 buildings across the country registered support for 'World Children's Day' last year. The Rashtrapati Bhavan, Prime Minister's Office, Parliament Building, Qutub Minar, Kolkata's Howrah Bridge, and Hyderabad's Charminar were among the iconic structures that lit up blue in support of children's rights.