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Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday celebrated in India to mark the occasion of
the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the "Father of the Nation". It is celebrated on October 2, every year.
It is one of the three official declared National Holidays of India and
is observed in all its states and union territories. The United Nations General Assembly announced
on 15 June 2007 that it adopted a resolution which declared that October 2 will be celebrated
as the International Day of Non-Violence.
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India
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When :
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October 2nd
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The day is marked by prayer services and tributes all over India, especially at Raj Ghat,
Gandhi's memorial in New Delhi where he was cremated. Popular celebration includes prayer meetings,
commemorative ceremonies in different cities by colleges, local government institutions and
socio-political institutions. Painting and essay competitions are conducted and best awards
are awarded for projects in schools and the community, on themes of glorifying peace,
non-violence and Gandhi's effort in Indian Freedom Struggle. Usually, Gandhi's favourite
devotional song, Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram is sung in memory of him. Sincere followers of Gandhi
avoid meat and alcohol on this day. |
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Images :
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Mahtma Gandhi
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References :
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Wikipedia : Gandhi Jayanti
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See the days on which Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated :
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Mahatma Gandhi Jayanthi
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| 2005 |
October |
02 |
Sunday |
| 2006 |
October |
02 |
Monday |
| 2007 |
October |
02 |
Tuesday |
| 2008 |
October |
02 |
Thursday |
| 2009 |
October |
02 |
Friday |
| 2010 |
October |
02 |
Saturday |
| 2011 |
October |
02 |
Sunday |
| 2012 |
October |
02 |
Tuesday |
| 2013 |
October |
02 |
Wednesday |
| 2014 |
October |
02 |
Thursday |
| 2015 |
October |
02 |
Friday |
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Related Holidays :
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