1. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on the 2nd of October each year.
2. The great Indian leader, Mahatma Gandhi, was born on this day.
3. Mahatma Gandhi or Bapu is also known as the 'Father of the Nation'.
4. Mahatma Gandhi struggled hard to liberate India from the British rule.
5. So this day is celebrated to pay honour and to memorise Mahatma Gandhi.
6. Gandhi Jayanti is also celebrated as the International Day of Non violence.
7. Gandhi Jayanti is among one of the three national festivals of India.
8. This day is also observed as a national holiday.
9. This day is also marked as a dry day throughout India, so liquor and meat shops are closed on Gandhi Jayanti.
10. India’s political elite pay their respect to Gandhi at his memorial at Rajghat, Delhi.
11. Wreaths and flowers are placed at the Samadh to pay homage to this great leader.
12. Gandhi’s favorite bhajan ‘Raghupati Raghav Rajaram” is chanted in his remembrance.
13. Plays, debate, essay, painting and fancy dress competitions are also held in many school.
14. The entire atmosphere is filled with the feeling of patriotism.
15. Gandhi ji is remembered fondly and will always remain in our hearts.
Jai Hind
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