Máladagur
Máladagur is an Icelandic word that translates to "Speech Day" or "Language Day". It is a celebration observed annually in Iceland on November 16th. This date marks the birthday of Jónas Hallgrímsson, a prominent 19th-century Icelandic poet and writer who was a key figure in the Icelandic independence movement and a champion of the Icelandic language.
The purpose of Máladagur is to honor and promote the Icelandic language. It serves as a reminder
Máladagur encourages people to reflect on their relationship with their native tongue and to appreciate its