Festivals & Holidays List 1953
Monday, 21 September 1953
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Wednesday, 23 September 1953
Purnima Vrat
Friday, 25 September 1953
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Saturday, 26 September 1953
Sankashti Chaturthi
Sunday, 27 September 1953
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Thursday, 01 October 1953
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Friday, 02 October 1953
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Saturday, 03 October 1953
Ekadashi Vrat
Sunday, 04 October 1953
Pradosh Vrat
Monday, 05 October 1953
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Monday, 05 October 1953
Masik Shivaratri
Tuesday, 06 October 1953
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.