Gandhi Jayanti is one of the widely celebrated occasions not only in India but across various parts of the world. It is celebrated every year on 2 October to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who played a crucial role in India’s independence. Referred to as Mahatma by the Nobel prize winner Rabindra Nath Tagore, Gandhi was a lawyer turned graduate politician and social reformer who left his imprints on the freedom struggle and earned India freedom in 1947.
Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2nd October 1869 in Porbandar of Gujarat and each year India pays tribute to his incredible service with a holiday named as Gandhi Jayanti. Gandhi Jayanti 2024 will witness many programs being held across the country and in various countries; prayers, cultural programs at school, college and government levels; programs consist of patriotic songs, dances, speeches on teachings of Gandhi.
On this auspicious day, the country’s leaders and the public visit Raj Ghat in New Delhi, where Gandhi’s memorial resides. It is also an opportunity for people to ponder over the ideas of this little-known statesman, whose major lessons were focusing on messages of passing, tolerance, and social justice. Schools and organizations are commonly involved in preparing programs for celebrating Gandhi Jayanti and as October 2 approaching, people usually read speeches about Gandhi and his work and make Gandhi Jayanti posters. Various schools even observe Gandhi Jayanti Holiday on 2nd October.
In 2024, Mahatma Gandhi will remain to be status symbol that will urge millions of people to remember non-violent and unifies fight for justice and equality. Students can also look forward to the speeches of Mahatma Gandhi to know about his greatness and contribution in the independence of the country.
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