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Mother's Day 2025: 8 Global monuments that celebrate motherhood
Asianetnews | May 10, 2025 8:39 PM CST

Mother's Day is more than just a word; it's an embodiment of love, sacrifice, affection, and strength. Around the world, various places honor mothers. Let's explore these remarkable destinations

Mother’s Day Shrine in West Virginia, USA, marks the beginning of Mother's Day, founded by Anna Jarvis in memory of her mother. This is where the first public Mother's Day was celebrated. The Mother Armenia Statue in Yerevan symbolizes motherhood. This bronze statue depicts a mother with a sword, standing as the protector of the nation. The Mother Earth Sculpture in Atlanta embodies the beauty, preservation, and nurturing spirit of Mother Earth. It's a popular environmental landmark. The Mother Ukraine Monument in Kyiv stands as a powerful symbol of national pride and resilience. The Mother Pillar in Nanjing is dedicated to the mothers who sacrificed themselves to protect their children during the Nanjing Massacre. It symbolizes the boundless strength of motherhood. The Heroic Mother statue in Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, is dedicated to Nguyen Thi Thu, a woman who lost her husband and children during the war. The Mother Teresa House in Kolkata, India, is the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity, founded by Mother Teresa. It now serves as a museum. The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City is a major pilgrimage site dedicated to "Mother Mary" in the Christian faith.


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