Why is 2nd October important?

The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.

Which day is celebrated on 2 October?

Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday on 2nd October is celebrated as the International Day of Non-violence.

Who died on 2nd October in India?

Lal Bahadur Shastri
Born	Lal Bahadur Srivastava2 October 1904 Mughalsarai, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India (present-day Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India)
Died	11 January 1966 (aged 61) Tashkent, Uzbek SSR, Soviet Union (present-day Uzbekistan)
Monuments	Vijay Ghat
Nationality	Indian

Is 2nd October compulsory holiday in India?

Mandatory Holidays The three national public holidays in India, which are mandatory, are: Republic Day (January 26th) Independence Day (August 15th) Gandhi Jayanti (October 2nd)

Is 2nd October a national holiday in India?

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated yearly on 2 October. It is a national holiday, observed in all of its states and territories. Gandhi Jayanti is marked by prayer services and tributes all over India, including at Gandhi’s memorial, Raj Ghat, in New Delhi where he was cremated.

How is Gandhi Jayanti celebrated?

Community, Historical Celebrations
Gandhi Jayanti/Observances

How many holidays India have?

National Holidays in India 2021 India has three national holidays.

Is October 2 a compulsory holiday?

Republic Day (January 26), Independence Day (August 15) and Gandhi Jayanti (October 2) are the three national holidays observed in India. On these days all institutions, irrespective of under which law they are covered, or whether they are public or private organizations or MNCs should necessarily remain closed.