Gandhi Jayanti wishes to all.AIPEU PURI pay its heartiest tribute to the father of the nation on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.
Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated in India to mark the occasion of the
birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the "Father of the Nation". The United
Nations General Assembly announced on 15 June 2007 that it adopted a
resolution which declared that October 2 will be celebrated as the
International Day of Non-Violence. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on
October 2nd, every year and is one of the three official declared
National Holidays of India and is observed in all its states and union
territories. The other two are Independence Day (15 August) and Republic
Day (26 January). Gandhi Jayanti is marked by prayer services and
tributes all over India, especially at Raj Ghat, Gandhi's memorial in
New Delhi where he was cremated. Popular celebration includes prayer
meetings, commemorative ceremonies in different cities by colleges,
local government institutions and socio-political institutions.
