Gandhi Jyanthi is a national festival celebrated in India to mark the occasion of the birthday of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, the "Father of the Nation". It is one of the three national holidays of the country. Though the title is not officially declared, asthe Constitution of India does not permit a father of the nation, it is mostly conferred to him. The United Nations General Assembly announced on 15 June 2007 that it adopted a resolution which declared that 2 October will be celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence.
Gandhi Ji was preacher of Satyagraha (truth) and Ahinsa (non-violence). He lived for people’s happiness and always motivated others to do the same. His noble thought and love for mankind made him popular across the world. Gandhi Ji is remembered as a moralist who awakened the whole world and fought relentlessly to end up the discrimination of cast, creed and color. At present, he is not alive but, his principles are still alive in the heart of every Indian. On October 2, the whole nation stands and salutes the priceless service that Gandhi Ji had given to the people of India. Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday and thus, all offices, schools and other organizations across the country remain closed.
READ GANDHIJI'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY AT
http://www.mkgandhi.org/linktoautobio.htm
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