New Delhi, May 8 -- Mother's Day is just around the corner, and confusion surrounding the date still persists. The day, celebrated in India and worldwide to recognise and honour mothers, will fall on May 10 this year. The occasion is commonly celebrated with children showering their mothers with gifts and treating them to lunches or dinners.

Beyond celebrations and food, Mother's Day has also been associated with women's movements demanding equal rights. In the United States during the 1970s, women rallied on Mother's Day in support of underprivileged women and children.

Many ancient cultures, including the Greeks and Romans, held festivals honouring mother goddesses such as Rhea and Cybele. Christian influence later shaped the traditio...