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Gandhi Jayanti
Source - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gandhi_Jayanti.
Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday celebrated in India to mark the occasion of the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the "Father of the Nation". 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.[1]


Celebration
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,[2] on themes of glorifying peace, non-violence and Gandhi's effort in Indian Freedom Struggle. Usually, Gandhi's favourite devotional song, Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram is sung in memory of him.[3]

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
Born 2 October 1869
Porbandar, Kathiawar Agency, British India
Died 30 January 1948 (aged 78)
New Delhi, Union of India
Cause of death Assassination
Nationality Indian
Other names Mahatma Gandhi
Education University College London
Known for Indian Independence Movement
Political party Indian National Congress
Religious beliefs Hinduism
Spouse(s) Kasturba Gandhi
Children Harilal
Manilal
Ramdas
Devdas


May the teachings of ashimsa, peace, non - violence be established in the modern society. Happy gandhi jayanti to all the members of SOD, people of India.

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Happy GANDHI JAYANTI to all SOD members.

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Wishing all SOD members a very Happy GANDHI JAYANTI.

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I love Gandhiji ...

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My birthday was also on 2nd oct. Happy Gandhi Jayanti!

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