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Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday celebrated in India to mark the occasion of the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi the Father of the Nation (though not officially). 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.

country
India
meaning
Honours Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi's role in Indian Independence.
similar
Independence Day (India), Republic Day (India)

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