Festivals & Holidays List 1928
Monday, 24 September 1928
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.
Thursday, 27 September 1928
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Monday, 01 October 1928
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Tuesday, 02 October 1928
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Tuesday, 02 October 1928
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Thursday, 11 October 1928
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Friday, 12 October 1928
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Friday, 12 October 1928
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Day 1/10
Sunday, 14 October 1928
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Monday, 15 October 1928
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 3/10
Tuesday, 16 October 1928
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Tuesday, 16 October 1928
World Food Day
Honors the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
