Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday in India celebrated on 2nd October.

This day is celebrated in the

honor of the birthday of the Father of the nation, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known
as Mahatma Gandhi or Bapuji. Internationally this day is celebrated as the International Day of NonViolence as Gandhiji was the preacher of non-violence. He is a symbol of peace and truth.
Gandhiji was born on 2nd October 1869, in Porbunder, a small town in Gujarat. He studied law in
U.K and practiced law in South Africa. In his autobiography "My experiments with Truth" Gandhiji
described his childhood and teen age years, his marriage with Kasturba at the age of 13 and a sheer
dedication for his mother land. He has set an example of simple living and high thinking. He was
against the addictions like smoking, drinking and non-vegetarianism.
Gandhiji was a pioneer of truth and non-violence. He started the 'Satyagraha' (non-violence)
movement for the Indian freedom struggle. He played a very significant role in achieving
independence for India from British rule. He proved to the world that freedom can be achieved
through the path of total non-violence.
All the organizations throughout the country remain closed on this day. Special event is organized at
Raj Ghat, New Delhi where Gandhiji was cremated. People do prayers, pay homage and sing
Gandhiji's favorite song "Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram, Patit Pavan Sita Ram...".
"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever."