Festivals & Holidays List 1950
Day 4/10
Wednesday, 20 September 1950
Sharad Navratri — Day 4
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Thursday, 21 September 1950
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.
Thursday, 21 September 1950
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Friday, 22 September 1950
Ekadashi Vrat
Saturday, 23 September 1950
Pradosh Vrat
Tuesday, 26 September 1950
Purnima Vrat
Wednesday, 27 September 1950
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Friday, 29 September 1950
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Saturday, 30 September 1950
Sankashti Chaturthi
Sunday, 01 October 1950
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Monday, 02 October 1950
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Saturday, 07 October 1950