Festivals & Holidays List 1993
Saturday, 25 September 1993
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.
Monday, 27 September 1993
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Friday, 01 October 1993
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Saturday, 02 October 1993
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Sunday, 03 October 1993
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Wednesday, 13 October 1993
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Thursday, 14 October 1993
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are celebrated on Ashwin Amavasya.
Thursday, 14 October 1993
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Naraka Chaturdashi is observed on Ashwin Krishna Chaturdashi with early morning ritual baths.
Day 1/10
Saturday, 16 October 1993
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Saturday, 16 October 1993
World Food Day
Honors the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Day 2/10
Sunday, 17 October 1993
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Sunday, 31 October 1993
National Unity Day
Commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
