International day of non-violence

Tuesday 01st October 2019 12:56 EDT
 

Mahatma Gandhi's birthday popularly known as Gandhi Jayanti is observed on October 2nd  every year to mark the birth anniversary of the Indian freedom fighter and activist, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. 

The day is also observed as the “International day of non-violence”, encouraging non-violence and harmony among the citizens of India and the world.

 Jubel D'Cruz,

Mumbai, India


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