Dear Comrades,
Some men changed their times,
One man changed the World for all times!
Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday celebrated in India to mark the occasion of the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the "Father of the Nation" (though not officially). 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.
Background
Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on 2nd of October, every year and 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).
Gandhi Jayanti 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 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.
