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International Day of Non-Violence - 02 October

October 5 , 2018 2243 days 1475 0
  • The International Day of Non-violence is celebrated every year on 2 October throughout world on birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
  • Observance of this day seeks to promote principles of non-violence through education and public awareness and is observed by all countries of the UN.

  • In India, this day is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti. This year it was 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
  • The day was instituted by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) by adopting resolution in June 2007.

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