| Mahatma Gandhi's Jayanti | |
|---|---|
 Gandhi in 1931 | |
| 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 2025 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | |
Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday in India, celebrated annually on 2 October to honour the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the key leaders of the Indian independence movement and a pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of nonviolence. It is one of the three national holidays in India. In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly declared this day as the International Day of Non-Violence.[1][2] Referred to as the "National Father" by Subhas Chandra Bose, Gandhi's principles of nonviolent resistance played a crucial role in India's successful struggle for independence from British colonial rule.[2][3]
- ^ "UN declares 2 October, Gandhi's birthday, as International Day of Non-Violence". United Nations. 15 June 2007. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
- ^ a b TOI Lifestyle Desk (30 September 2024). "Gandhi Jayanti 2004: History, Significance, Facts, Celebration and all you need to know". Times of India.
- ^ "Gandhi Jayanti 2024: History, Significance, Facts, Celebration and All You Need to Know". The Times of India. Mumbai. 2 October 2024. Archived from the original on 2 October 2024. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
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.