New Delhi, Jan. 19 -- Martin Luther King Day is a special occasion in America to commemorate the legacy of civil rights hero Martin Luther King Jr. For more than three decades, the third Monday in January has been dedicated to the influential figure who helped to shape America's history.

Martin Luther King Day is an American holiday, and people all over the country and around the world remember the civil rights activist who fought for racial equality. This year, it is being held on January 19.

People often use this time to connect with their communities, spend time together, and reflect on or advocate for racial equality and civil rights issues around the world.

Before 1964, Black people in the US were treated unequally, and several pa...