Gandhi Jayanti 2024 will be marked on October 2. This annual commemoration marks the birth anniversary of the father of our nation - Mahatma Gandhi ji. It is one of the three national holidays in India and is observed in all of India's states and territories with prayer services and tributes across India, including at Gandhi's memorial, Raj Ghat, in New Delhi, where he was cremated. The United Nations also celebrated October 2 as International Day of Non-Violence in an effort to promote Gandhi Ji’s core values of non-violence and truth. As we prepare to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti holiday 2024, here is everything you need to know about this day: how to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti, its significance and more.

When is Gandhi Jayanti 2024?

Gandhi Jayanti 2024 will be celebrated on October 2. This observance marks the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Born as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi on October 2, 1869, in a Hindu family in coastal Gujarat, Gandhi ji grew up to be one of the most influential people from India and played a key role in not just India’s independence but also helped several countries across the world with his key teachings.

Significance of Gandhi Jayanti

Every year, the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti is seen as an opportunity to help people understand the life and work of the leader, the role he played in shaping India into the secular, democratic republic that it is, and his contribution to the global political scenario. Gandhi ji has been known to be one of the most prominent leaders in the world, and Gandhi Jayanti allows us to remember and appreciate him for all that he did. People also organize special prayer meets and events across the country on this occasion.

The celebration of Gandhi Jayanti is mainly focused on talking about Gandhi's work, his achievements and teachings and sharing your favorite way to celebrate this day. Leaders across the country also offer their prayers and seek the peace of Mahatma Gandhi Ji. It is also common for groups to decorate statues of Mahatma Gandhi with flowers and garlands on this day. Here’s hoping that this Gandhi Jayanti helps you to appreciate the peace and freedom that you enjoy and remember the man who played an integral role in making India the country it is today.

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