Gandhi Jayanti

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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1. What is the celebration date?October 2nd annually
2. What is the honors?The birth of Mahatma Gandhi, a central figure in India's independence movement
3. When is Gandhi Jayanti celebrated?It is observed every year on October 2nd.
4. Why do people celebrate Gandhi Jayanti?People celebrate it to honor Gandhi's role in India's freedom from British rule and to remember his teachings of nonviolence, truth, and kindness.

Mahatma Gandhi: Indian leader and philosopher who spearheaded India's independence movement through nonviolent civil disobedience.
Nonviolence (Ahimsa): A principle of active resistance to injustice through love, compassion, and the refusal to inflict harm.
Satyagraha: Gandhi's philosophy of 'truth force' or 'soul force,' advocating for resistance to injustice through nonviolent means.
Independence Movement: The organized campaign by the Indian people to achieve self-governance and liberation from British colonial rule.