Bulgaria marks the International Women's Day

On 8th of March, Bulgaria marks the International Women's Day. Started as a political event of the Socialists, the holiday gradually became part of the culture of many countries.

It was first celebrated on 23rd of February, 1909 at the initiative of the American Socialist Party. The day is also associated with the first mass manifestation of female workers held on 8th of March, 1857 in New York. Today, the holiday is a day of international recognition of the economic, political and social achievements and rights of women.