Nepal, April 30 -- Music aficionados around the world are celebrating International Jazz Day today, honoring the cultural and historical significance of jazz music. Jazz, known for its harmonious fusion of diverse musical instruments, gained popularity in the early 20th century and continues to attract young audiences, especially in Western countries.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared April 30 as International Jazz Day during its General Conference in November 2011. Since then, countries across the globe have marked the day each year.

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