Every year, Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated in India on October 2. Gandhi Jayanti 2024 falls on Wednesday, October 2. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was fondly called Bapu, Gandhiji, and Mahatma Gandhi. He is one of India’s most renowned freedom fighters. He was given the title of the ‘Father of the Nation’ by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose for his undying spirit and relentless struggle for India’s freedom. Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday, or Gandhi Jayanti, marks the birth anniversary of Gandhiji, who was born on October 2 in Porbandar, Gujarat. He was a nationalist and a lawyer. From the history to its significance, here’s all you need to know about Gandhi Jayanti 2024. Gandhi Jayanti: Interesting Facts About 'Father of Nation' Mahatma Gandhi on His Birth Anniversary.

Gandhi Jayanti 2024 Date

Gandhi Jayanti 2024 is on Wednesday, October 2.

Gandhi Jayanti 2024 History

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, known popularly as Gandhiji, was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat. He was a lawyer who experienced life-changing incidents and circumstances in South Africa. This led to him being at the forefront of India’s independence struggle and playing a major role in India gaining its freedom. Mahatma Gandhi, as he was also called, led many successful movements like Ahimsa, Quit India, and Satyagraha to free India from the clutches of British rule. He dedicated his entire life to India’s freedom struggle. He always followed the paths of non-violence and tolerance, which in turn inspired many civil rights movements not just in India but around the world as well.

Unfortunately, Nathuram Godse, a Hindu nationalist, assassinated him on January 30, 1948. The United Nations General Assembly officially designated October 2 as International Day of Non-Violence to honour and pay tribute to Gandhi’s non-violent teachings and principles.

Gandhi Jayanti Significance

Gandhi Jayanti, October 2, is a national holiday in India. Mahatma Gandhi not only led several successful movements, he also led many campaigns for peasants, farmers and labourers. He also fought for women’s rights and against issues like caste discrimination. He is one of India’s most well-known freedom fighters. To honour him, every year on October 2, India celebrates Gandhi Jayanti. The day honours his teachings and principles. It also aims to promote peace tolerance, unity and harmony around the world. In India, the day is celebrated with programmes, speeches based on Mahatma Gandhi and his life, patriotic songs and dances, and cultural activities. Gandhi Jayanti Quotes & Messages: Send Wishes, Gandhi Ji Images, WhatsApp Photos, GIFs, Facebook Post, Wallpapers, and Greetings To Celebrate Bapu’s Birth Anniversary.

On this day, schools, colleges, communities, and organisations all over India, pay tributes with prayers and events, including tributes at the Gandhi Memorial in Raj Ghat in New Delhi, where Gandhiji was cremated. As we gear up to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti 2024, let’s look at his teachings and principles and incorporate them into our lives!

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