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'''Gandhi Jayanti''' is a [[India|National Holiday]] celebrated in [[India]] to mark the occasion of the [[birthday]] of [[Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi]], the "[[Father of the Nation]]." He was born on October 2, 1869.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gandhi Jayanti|url=http://www.festivalsofindia.in/gandhijayanti/|accessdate=22 May 2012}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Gandhi Jayanti - A tribute to 'Father of the Nation'|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gandhi-jayanti/eventcoverage/10195503.cms|publisher=The Times of India|accessdate=22 May 2012}}</ref> Hence Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated every year on 2 October. |
'''Gandhi Jayanti''' is a [[India|National Holiday]] celebrated in [[India]] to mark the occasion of the [[birthday]] of [[Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi]], the "[[Father of the Nation]]" who is commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi or Bapu.<ref name="Gandhi Jayanthi"/> He was born on October 2, 1869.<ref>{{cite web|title=Gandhi Jayanti|url=http://www.festivalsofindia.in/gandhijayanti/|accessdate=22 May 2012}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Gandhi Jayanti - A tribute to 'Father of the Nation'|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gandhi-jayanti/eventcoverage/10195503.cms|publisher=The Times of India|accessdate=22 May 2012}}</ref> Hence Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated every year on 2 October.It is one of the three official declared National Holidays of India and is observed in all Indian states and union territories. Other two being the Independence Day (August 15) and the Republic Day (January 26).<ref name="Gandhi Jayanthi">[http://wikinewstime.com/3073/gandhi-jayanti-2012-sms-greetings-wishes-quotes-slogans-wallpapers/ Gandhi Jayanti 2012 SMS, Greetings, Wishes, Quotes, Slogans & Wallpapers]</ref> The [[United Nations General Assembly]] announced on 15 June 2007 that it adopted a resolution which declared that the 2nd of October will be celebrated as the ''[[International Day of Non-Violence]]''.<ref>{{cite news | first=Nilova| last=Chaudhury| url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/storypage/storypage.aspx?id=54580f5e-15a0-4aaf-baa3-8f403b5688fa&&Headline=October+2+is+Int'l+Non-Violence+Day| title=October 2 is International Day of Non-violence| work=hindustantimes.com|publisher=Hindustan Times| date=15 June 2007| accessdate=2007-06-15}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:05, 26 September 2012
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (October 2010) |
| Gandhi Jayanti | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | India |
| Significance | Honours Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi's role in Indian Independence. |
| Observances | Community, historical celebrations. |
| Date | 2nd of October |
| Related to | Republic Day Independence Day |
Gandhi Jayanti is a National Holiday celebrated in India to mark the occasion of the birthday of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the "Father of the Nation" who is commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi or Bapu.[1] He was born on October 2, 1869.[2] [3] Hence Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated every year on 2 October.It is one of the three official declared National Holidays of India and is observed in all Indian states and union territories. Other two being the Independence Day (August 15) and the Republic Day (January 26).[1] The United Nations General Assembly announced on 15 June 2007 that it adopted a resolution which declared that the 2nd of October will be celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence.[4]
Notes
- ^ a b Gandhi Jayanti 2012 SMS, Greetings, Wishes, Quotes, Slogans & Wallpapers
- ^ "Gandhi Jayanti". Retrieved 22 May 2012.
- ^ "Gandhi Jayanti - A tribute to 'Father of the Nation'". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
- ^ Chaudhury, Nilova (15 June 2007). "October 2 is International Day of Non-violence". hindustantimes.com. Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2007-06-15.