Festivals & Holidays List 1991
Thursday, 05 September 1991
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Sunday, 08 September 1991
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Thursday, 12 September 1991
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
Wednesday, 18 September 1991
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.
Saturday, 21 September 1991
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Thursday, 26 September 1991
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Friday, 27 September 1991
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Tuesday, 01 October 1991
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Wednesday, 02 October 1991
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Sunday, 06 October 1991
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Day 1/10
Tuesday, 08 October 1991
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Wednesday, 09 October 1991
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
