Festivals & Holidays List 1988
Thursday, 08 September 1988
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Thursday, 15 September 1988
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
Day 1/10
Saturday, 17 September 1988
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Sunday, 18 September 1988
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 3/10
Monday, 19 September 1988
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 4/10
Tuesday, 20 September 1988
Sharad Navratri — Day 4
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Wednesday, 21 September 1988
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.
Wednesday, 21 September 1988
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Tuesday, 27 September 1988
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Wednesday, 28 September 1988
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Saturday, 01 October 1988
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Sunday, 02 October 1988
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
