Gandhi Jayanti

Wednesday, October 2

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A national holiday celebrated across India, Gandhi Jayanti (GAHN-dhee jay-UHN-tee) marks the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the ‘Father of the Nation.’ To honor Gandhi’s message of ahimsa (non-violence), volunteer events, commemorative ceremonies, painting, and essay competitions are conducted. Statues of Gandhi are also decorated with flower garlands. The United Nations declared October 2 as the International Day of Non-Violence each year in honor of Gandhi, whose work continues to inspire civil rights movements across the world.

More information: https://www.hinduamerican.org/hindu-holidays-guide

Add to Calendar 2024/10/02 09:00:00 2024/10/02 10:00:00 America/New_York Gandhi Jayanti A national holiday celebrated across India, Gandhi Jayanti (GAHN-dhee jay-UHN-tee) marks the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the ‘Father of the Nation.’ To honor Gandhi’s message of ahimsa (non-violence), volunteer events, commemorative ceremonies, painting, and essay competitions are conducted. Statues of Gandhi are also decorated with flower garlands. The United Nations declared October 2 as the International Day of Non-Violence each year in honor of Gandhi, whose work continues to inspire civil rights movements across the world.

More information: https://www.hinduamerican.org/hindu-holidays-guide true MM/DD/YYYY 1440 OPAQUE asutKmUHWzSOFmfURmey237309

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