India, May 2 -- International Harry Potter Day is celebrated every year on May 2, marking one of the most emotional and defining moments in the wizarding world - the Battle of Hogwarts. The day is observed globally by fans of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, honouring the fictional event that symbolises the final victory of good over evil in the wizarding universe.

Why May 2 Is Celebrated as International Harry Potter Day

May 2 is not a random date for Harry Potter fans. It marks the anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts (1998), the final and most decisive battle in the series, where Harry Potter and his allies defeated Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters.

This confrontation took place inside Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizard...