Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday in India commemorating Mahatma Gandhi's birthday. It is one of India's three national holidays, and it is observed every year on October 2. On June 15, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution designating October 2 as the International Day of Non-Violence. He is also regarded as the "Father of the Nation," a title bestowed upon him by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in recognition of his unwavering efforts to secure our independence.
Commemoration:
Every year on October 2nd, Gandhi Jayanti is commemorated. It is one of India's official national holidays, observed in all of the country's states and territories.
Gandhi Jayanti is commemorated with prayer services and tributes around India, especially at Gandhi's cremation site, Raj Ghat in New Delhi. Prayer meetings and commemorative events held by colleges, local government entities, and socio-political institutions in various cities are popular activities. Painting and essay competitions are held, with the best honours going to projects in schools and communities that promote a nonviolent lifestyle while also honouring Gandhi's contribution to Indian independence.
Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram, Gandhi's favourite Bhajan (Hindu devotional song), is frequently sung in his honour. [3] Mahatma Gandhi statues are adorned with flowers and garlands across the country, and some individuals refrain from consuming alcohol or eating meat on this day. [4] All government offices, banks, and post offices are closed.
Events commemorating Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birthday:
Mahatma Gandhi received a lot of tributes on his 150th birthday in 2019:
- The Central Railway Zone commemorated Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birthday by painting diesel locomotives with his portrait against a backdrop of the national flag.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a 150-rupee currency as a homage to Gandhi. At Rajghat, Congress interim leader Sonia Gandhi and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh paid their respects. Workers in the Congress took a mass oath to carry Mahatma Gandhi's vision forward. Meanwhile, BJP head Amit Shah launched the Gandhi Sankalp Yatra across the country. PM Modi spoke to 10,000 sarpanchs at Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat in the evening.
- He also declared India 'open defecation-free,' celebrated the success of the Swachh Bharat Mission, and declared a war on plastic.
- The M.F. Hussain Art Gallery of Jamia Millia Islamia hosted an exhibition titled ‘Picture Postcards for Gandhi' to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary and his contributions to the environment. Prof. Farhat Basir Khan conceived, designed, and curated the exhibition.
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