Festivals & Holidays List 1996
Day 4/10
Friday, 20 September 1996
Sharad Navratri — Day 4
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Saturday, 21 September 1996
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Day 5/10
Saturday, 21 September 1996
Sharad Navratri — Day 5
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Sunday, 22 September 1996
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.
Monday, 23 September 1996
Ekadashi Vrat
Tuesday, 24 September 1996
Pradosh Vrat
Friday, 27 September 1996
Purnima Vrat
Friday, 27 September 1996
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Sunday, 29 September 1996
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Monday, 30 September 1996
Sankashti Chaturthi
Tuesday, 01 October 1996
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Wednesday, 02 October 1996
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.