Festivals & Holidays List 1901
Friday, 27 September 1901
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Monday, 30 September 1901
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Tuesday, 01 October 1901
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Wednesday, 02 October 1901
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Thursday, 10 October 1901
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Friday, 11 October 1901
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Friday, 11 October 1901
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Day 1/10
Sunday, 13 October 1901
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Monday, 14 October 1901
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 3/10
Tuesday, 15 October 1901
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 4/10
Wednesday, 16 October 1901
Sharad Navratri — Day 4
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Wednesday, 16 October 1901
World Food Day
Honors the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
