Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated every year on October 2nd to mark the occasion of the Father of the Nation “Mahatma Gandhi” – the true leader of India.It is also a national holiday in India. United Nations celebrate it as International Day of Non-Violence.Mahatma Gandhi who was fondly called as ‘Bapu’ was the freedom fighter of India and believed in the concept of ahimsa or non- violence.
The idol of peace was born on 2 October 1869 at Porbandar in Gujarat. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on 2nd October every year in India as the birth day of Mahatma Gandhi, Father of India. Gandhi is known here because of his invaluable contribution to win back India’s freedom.The day is also observed as the ‘International Day of Non- Violence’worldwide.
Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, popularly known as the ‘Father of the Nation’, is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti with reverence all over the country. He was the man who played a significant role for achieving independence for India.National Holidays of India and is observed in all Indian states and union territories.
Born-2 October 1869
Porbandar, Bombay Presidency, British India
Died-30 January 1948 (aged 78)
New Delhi, Union of India
Cause of death-Assassination
Resting place -Rajghat, New Delhi, India
Nationality-Indian
Other names -Mahatma Gandhi, Bapu
Alma mater -University College London, University of London
Known for -Prominent Figure of Indian Independence Movement
Propounding the philosophy of Satyagraha and Ahimsa
Religion -Hinduism
Spouse -Kasturba Gandhi
Children -Harilal,Manilal,Ramdas,Devdas
Parents-Putlibai Gandhi (Mother),
Karamchand Gandhi (Father)
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