Gandhi Jayanti
National holiday celebrated in India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the Indian merchant ship named Gandhi Jayanti between 1963 and 1974, see MV Hannington Court (1954).
Gandhi Jayanti is an event celebrated in India to mark the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. It is celebrated annually on 2 October, and is one of the three national holidays in India. The United Nations celebrates the day as International Day of Non-Violence. Called the "Father of The Nation" by Subhas Chandra Bose, Gandhi espoused one of the most well known philosophies of nonviolent resistance.[1]
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Gandhi Jayanti | |
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Observed by | India |
Type | National |
Significance | Honours Mahatma Gandhi's role in Indian Independence. |
Observances | Community, historical celebration |
Date | 2 October |
Frequency | Annual |
Related to | International Day of Non-Violence Republic Day Independence Day |
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