| Mahatma Gandhi's 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 |
| Next time | 2 October 2024 |
| Frequency | Annual |
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Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday 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. In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly declared the day as the International Day of Non-Violence.[1] Called the "Father of The Nation" by Subhas Chandra Bose, Gandhi espoused one of the most well known philosophies of nonviolent resistance[2] which gained independence for the nation of India from British colonial control.[1][3]
- ^ a b "Gandhi Jayanti 2004: History, Significance", Times of India, 30 Sepember 2024, https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/events/gandhi-jayanti-2024-history-significance-facts-celebration-and-all-you-need-to-know/articleshow/113812859.cms
- ^ "UN declares 2 October, Gandhi's birthday, as International Day of Non-Violence". United Nations. 15 June 2007. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
- ^ "His philosophy of peace protest and civil disobedience brought millions of Indians into action and weakened British control over India to a great extent. Non-violence and the efforts in which he introduced communal harmony and social reforms made him a legendary figure in Indian history.", from Times of India, 30 September 2024