Festivals & Holidays List 1916
Tuesday, 05 September 1916
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Friday, 08 September 1916
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Thursday, 21 September 1916
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Monday, 25 September 1916
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Tuesday, 26 September 1916
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Tuesday, 26 September 1916
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Wednesday, 27 September 1916
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Day 1/10
Thursday, 28 September 1916
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Friday, 29 September 1916
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 3/10
Saturday, 30 September 1916
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Sunday, 01 October 1916
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Day 4/10
Sunday, 01 October 1916
Sharad Navratri — Day 4
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.