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'''Gandhi Jayanti''' is a [[national holiday]] celebrated in [[India]] to mark the occasion of the [[birthday]] of [[Mahatma Gandhi]], the "[[Father of the Nation]]".<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gandhi-jayanti/eventcoverage/10195503.cms Gandhi Jayanti - A tribute to 'Father of the Nation']</ref> It is celebrated on [[October 2]], every year. It is one of the three official declared National Holidays of India and is observed in all its states and union territories. The [[United Nations General Assembly]] announced on [[15 June]] [[2007]] that it adopted a resolution which declared that October 2 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 global non-violence day| work=hindustantimes.com|publisher=Hindustan Times| date=[[15 June]] 2007| accessdate=2007-06-15}}</ref>
'''Gandhi Jayanti''' is a [[national holiday]] celebrated in [[India]] to mark the occasion of the [[birthday]] of [[Mahatma Gandhi]], the "[[Father of the Nation]]".<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gandhi-jayanti/eventcoverage/10195503.cms Gandhi Jayanti - A tribute to 'Father of the Nation']</ref>


==Cultural Impact==
==Background==
It is celebrated on [[October 2]], every year. It is one of the three official declared National Holidays of India and is observed in all its states and union territories. The other two are Independence Day (15 August) and Republic Day (26 January). The selling of alcohol is banned on all three days which are designated as [[Alcohol_laws_of_India#Dry_Days|Dry Days]]. <ref name="Gandhi Jayanthi">[http://wikinewstime.com/3073/gandhi-jayanti-2012-sms-greetings-wishes-quotes-slogans-wallpapers/ About Gandhi Jayanti]</ref>

The [[United Nations General Assembly]] announced on [[15 June]] [[2007]] that it adopted a resolution which declared that October 2 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 global non-violence day| work=hindustantimes.com|publisher=Hindustan Times| date=[[15 June]] 2007| accessdate=2007-06-15}}</ref>


===Celebration===
The day is marked by prayer services and tributes all over India, especially at [[Raj Ghat and associated memorials|Raj Ghat]], Gandhi's memorial in [[New Delhi]] where he was cremated. Popular celebration includes prayer meetings, commemorative ceremonies in different cities by colleges, local government institutions and socio-political institutions. Painting and essay competitions are conducted and best awards are awarded for projects in schools and the community,<ref> [http://www.Gandhijayanti.com Gandhi Jayanti Webpage from Simon Fraser University], URL accessed [[April 15]], [[2006]]</ref> on themes of glorifying peace, non-violence and Gandhi's effort in [[Indian Independence Movement|Indian Freedom Struggle]].
The day is marked by prayer services and tributes all over India, especially at [[Raj Ghat and associated memorials|Raj Ghat]], Gandhi's memorial in [[New Delhi]] where he was cremated. Popular celebration includes prayer meetings, commemorative ceremonies in different cities by colleges, local government institutions and socio-political institutions. Painting and essay competitions are conducted and best awards are awarded for projects in schools and the community,<ref> [http://www.Gandhijayanti.com Gandhi Jayanti Webpage from Simon Fraser University], URL accessed [[April 15]], [[2006]]</ref> on themes of glorifying peace, non-violence and Gandhi's effort in [[Indian Independence Movement|Indian Freedom Struggle]].
Usually, Gandhi's favourite devotional song, ''[[Raghupathi Raghava Rajaram]]'' is sung in memory of him. <ref>{{cite news | first=| last=| url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/10/03/stories/2005100311220300.htm| title= Several programmes mark Gandhi Jayanti celebrations in Mysore| publisher=hindu.com| date=| accessdate=2006-11-16}}</ref>
Usually, Gandhi's favourite devotional song, ''[[Raghupathi Raghava Rajaram]]'' is sung in memory of him. <ref>{{cite news | first=| last=| url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/10/03/stories/2005100311220300.htm| title= Several programmes mark Gandhi Jayanti celebrations in Mysore| publisher=hindu.com| date=| accessdate=2006-11-16}}</ref>


Gandhi Jayanti is referred to in ''[[Lage Raho Munna Bhai]]'' as "[[Prohibition#South Asia|Dry day]]".
===In popular culture===
Gujarat Congress leaders celebrated ''Gandhi Jayanti'' in [[2006]] by watching a special screening of the film, ''[[Lage Raho Munna Bhai]]'' (the film refers to, and partly takes place on, ''Gandhi Jayanti'').<ref> [http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=203592 On Gandhi Jayanti, Congmen take time out for Munnabhai], URL accessed [[02 October]], [[2006]]</ref> Gandhi Jayanti is referred to in the film as "[[Prohibition#South Asia|Dry day]]", in reference to Gandhi's movement to ban alcohol consumption.


==Notes==
==Notes==

Revision as of 16:15, 26 December 2012

Gandhi Jayanti
Observed byIndia
SignificanceHonours Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi's role in Indian Independence.
ObservancesCommunity, historical celebrations.
Date2 October
Related toRepublic Day
Independence Day

Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday celebrated in India to mark the occasion of the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the "Father of the Nation".[1]

Background

It is celebrated on October 2, every year. It is one of the three official declared National Holidays of India and is observed in all its states and union territories. The other two are Independence Day (15 August) and Republic Day (26 January). The selling of alcohol is banned on all three days which are designated as Dry Days. [2]

The United Nations General Assembly announced on 15 June 2007 that it adopted a resolution which declared that October 2 will be celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence.[3]

The day is marked by prayer services and tributes all over India, especially at Raj Ghat, Gandhi's memorial in New Delhi where he was cremated. Popular celebration includes prayer meetings, commemorative ceremonies in different cities by colleges, local government institutions and socio-political institutions. Painting and essay competitions are conducted and best awards are awarded for projects in schools and the community,[4] on themes of glorifying peace, non-violence and Gandhi's effort in Indian Freedom Struggle. Usually, Gandhi's favourite devotional song, Raghupathi Raghava Rajaram is sung in memory of him. [5]

Gandhi Jayanti is referred to in Lage Raho Munna Bhai as "Dry day".

Notes

  1. ^ Gandhi Jayanti - A tribute to 'Father of the Nation'
  2. ^ About Gandhi Jayanti
  3. ^ Chaudhury, Nilova (15 June 2007). "October 2 is global non-violence day". hindustantimes.com. Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2007-06-15. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ Gandhi Jayanti Webpage from Simon Fraser University, URL accessed April 15, 2006
  5. ^ "Several programmes mark Gandhi Jayanti celebrations in Mysore". hindu.com. Retrieved 2006-11-16.
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