Festivals & Holidays List 1987
Saturday, 05 September 1987
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Tuesday, 08 September 1987
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Sunday, 20 September 1987
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Monday, 21 September 1987
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Monday, 21 September 1987
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Day 1/9
Monday, 21 September 1987
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) — Day 1
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Day 2/9
Tuesday, 22 September 1987
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) — Day 2
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Day 1/10
Thursday, 24 September 1987
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Friday, 25 September 1987
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 3/10
Saturday, 26 September 1987
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 4/10
Sunday, 27 September 1987
Sharad Navratri — Day 4
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Sunday, 27 September 1987
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
