Armenian Press Day is observed in Armenia every October 16, commemorating the publishing anniversary of the first Armenian magazine, Azdarar, which was released in 1794 by the Armenian colony in Chennai, India. The magazine, published by Harutyun Shmavonyan, covered a range of cultural, historical, political, and economic topics, although it only lasted for 18 issues before closing in 1796. Officially established in 2004, the day recognizes the contributions of all employees in the printed media sector. While the Armenian government does not organize special events for this occasion, individuals in the industry typically hold their own celebrations. It is important to note that employees do not receive a day off, but they are often congratulated by friends and family on this professional day.