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Detailed explanation-1: -The International Day of Mathematics (IDM) is a worldwide celebration. Each year on March 14 all countries are invited to participate through activities for both students and the general public in schools, museums, libraries and other spaces.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mathematics for Action: Supporting Science-Based Decision Making. UNESCO is releasing its Mathematics for Action toolkit on 14 March 2022 to mark International Mathematics Day.

Detailed explanation-3: -Did you know that March 14 is already celebrated in many countries as Pi Day? Yes, it is because this date is written as 3/14, and the mathematical constant Pi is approximately 3.14! So, this day is all about mathematics!

Detailed explanation-4: -National Mathematics Day is celebrated on 22 December every year to mark the birth anniversary of legendary Indian mathematician, Srinivasa Ramanujan.

Detailed explanation-5: -March 14 was chosen as the date for the IDM because it was already celebrated in many countries as Pi Day, based on the fact that some countries write it as 3/14 and the mathematical constant Pi is approximately 3.14.