Festivals & Holidays List 1944
Wednesday, 27 September 1944
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Sunday, 01 October 1944
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Monday, 02 October 1944
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Wednesday, 04 October 1944
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Day 1/9
Saturday, 14 October 1944
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) — Day 1
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Day 2/9
Sunday, 15 October 1944
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) — Day 2
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Monday, 16 October 1944
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Monday, 16 October 1944
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Monday, 16 October 1944
World Food Day
Honors the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Wednesday, 18 October 1944
Govardhan Puja / Bali Pratipada
Govardhan Puja and Bali Pratipada are celebrated on Kartika Shukla Pratipada.
Thursday, 19 October 1944
Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej
Bhai Dooj is celebrated on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya to honor brother-sister love.
Tuesday, 31 October 1944
National Unity Day
Commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
