Festivals & Holidays List 1948
Wednesday, 08 September 1948
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Tuesday, 21 September 1948
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Tuesday, 21 September 1948
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Monday, 27 September 1948
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Friday, 01 October 1948
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Friday, 01 October 1948
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Saturday, 02 October 1948
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Day 1/10
Sunday, 03 October 1948
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Monday, 04 October 1948
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 3/10
Tuesday, 05 October 1948
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 4/10
Wednesday, 06 October 1948
Sharad Navratri — Day 4
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 5/10
Thursday, 07 October 1948
Sharad Navratri — Day 5
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
