Google Doodle celebrates International Workers' Day

Google celebrated International Workers’ Day with a unique doodle on its homepage on Monday, May 1st. The doodle pays homage to the working class in the organized sector and features different professions, including doctors, engineers, and laborers, along with their tools and equipment.

May 1st is celebrated as a public holiday in several countries, including Pakistan, and has its roots in the labor movement. The movement demanded eight-hour workdays, allowing for eight hours of recreation and eight hours of rest.

This day is observed to honor the accomplishments of workers and the labor movement. The holiday originated from the labor union movement, particularly the eight-hour day movement, which championed for a balanced work-life schedule of eight hours of labor, eight hours of leisure, and eight hours of rest.

In most countries, Labour Day coincides with or is related to International Workers’ Day, which is celebrated on May 1st. This day is widely recognized as a public holiday in numerous countries, with several businesses and educational institutions shutting down partially or entirely for the day.

Pakistan’s President, Dr. Arif Alvi, and Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, have separately paid tribute to laborers for their hard work and emphasized the need to protect their rights. On this day, Pakistan, along with other countries around the world, honors the contributions and sacrifices of the working class.