Festivals & Holidays List 1951
Wednesday, 05 September 1951
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
Wednesday, 05 September 1951
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Saturday, 08 September 1951
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Tuesday, 18 September 1951
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Friday, 21 September 1951
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Thursday, 27 September 1951
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Saturday, 29 September 1951
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Sunday, 30 September 1951
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Sunday, 30 September 1951
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Monday, 01 October 1951
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Tuesday, 02 October 1951
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
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Tuesday, 02 October 1951
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
