Holiday on 02nd October – Gandhi Jayanti 2020
Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday celebrated across India to mark the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi falls on Friday, October 2nd as per Govt. Dopt 2020 holiday list. It is celebrated annually on 2 October, and it is one of the three national holidays of India.
History of Gandhi Jayanti
A great leader Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar, India. He became one of the most respected spiritual and political leaders of the 1900’s. Gandhi helped free the Indian people from British rule through nonviolent resistance, and is honoured by Indians as the father of the Indian Nation.
Non-Violence and Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi lived his life with acceptance and practice of truth, non-violence, vegetarianism, simplicity and faith in God and was a major political and spiritual leader within India. He was a pioneer of Satyagraha, which believed in resistance to tyranny through mass civil disobedience, firmly founded upon total non-violence. His honorific title of Mahatma, which means “high-souled” in Sanskrit, was first used in 1914 in South Africa.
The movement led India to independence and his efforts have since inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. He was a source of inspiration to many political leaders all over the world, including Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King Jr.
When is Gandhi Jayanti?
It is celebrated on October 2nd every year. Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday celebrated across India to mark the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the “Father of the Nation”.
Who was the father of India?
Mahatma Gandhi
How is Gandhi Jayanti celebrated?
The day is marked by prayer services all over India, and especially at Raj Ghat, Gandhi’s memorial in New Delhi where he was cremated. Celebrations on the day include prayer meetings and commemorative ceremonies in various cities by colleges, local government institutions and socio-political institutions.
Painting and essay competitions are held and awards are announced for projects in schools and the community, on the themes of glorifying peace, non-violence and Gandhi’s effort in Indian Freedom Struggle.
Often Gandhi’s favourite devotional song, Raghupathi Raghava Rajaram is sung in memory of him.
This holiday is a dry day in India when the sale of alcohol is not permitted. The impact and fame of Gandhi beyond India are reflected in the International Day of Nonviolence which is celebrated worldwide on his birthday.
Why do we celebrate 2nd October as Gandhi Jayanti?
Mahatma Gandhi, fondly known as the father of the nation, was born on this day in 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on 2nd October to mark the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, famously known as Mahatma Gandhi.
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