Public Holiday India

Gandhi Jayanti 1987

Friday 2 October 1987

14278 days ago

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Quick answers

When is Gandhi Jayanti 1987?
Gandhi Jayanti 1987 is on Friday 2 October 1987 in India.
How many days until Gandhi Jayanti 1987?
Gandhi Jayanti 1987 was 14278 days ago.
Is Gandhi Jayanti a public holiday in India?
Yes. Gandhi Jayanti is a national public holiday in India.
When is Gandhi Jayanti 1988?
Gandhi Jayanti 1988 is on Sunday 2 October 1988.

About

Observed on 2 October.

Significance

Marks the birth of Mahatma Gandhi in 1869. The UN observes the day as the International Day of Non-Violence.

How it is celebrated

  • Prayer meetings at Raj Ghat, New Delhi
  • Singing his favourite bhajan, Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram
  • Cleanliness drives

Panchang on this day (New Delhi)

TithiShukla Dashami
NakshatraUttara Ashadha
YogaSukarma
KaranaTaitila
Sunrise6:14 AM
Sunset6:06 PM
Rahu Kaal10:41 AM - 12:10 PM
Abhijit11:46 AM - 12:34 PM
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Gandhi Jayanti in other years

YearDateDay
19862 OctoberThursdayView
19872 OctoberFridayThis page
19882 OctoberSundayView
19892 OctoberMondayView