Festivals & Holidays List 1998
Saturday, 14 March 1998
Dhulivandan / Dhulandi
Dhulivandan (Dhulandi) is celebrated on the day after Holika Dahan, marking the festival of colors.
Friday, 20 March 1998
International Day of Happiness
Recognizes the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals.
Sunday, 22 March 1998
World Water Day
Advocates for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
Sunday, 29 March 1998
Cheti Chand
Cheti Chand marks the Sindhi New Year, celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Dwitiya.
Sunday, 05 April 1998
Ram Navami
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama on Chaitra Shukla Navami.
Tuesday, 07 April 1998
World Health Day
Celebrated to mark the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Saturday, 11 April 1998
Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on Chaitra Purnima.
Tuesday, 14 April 1998
Vishu / Puthandu / Baisakhi / Pohela Boishakh (Mesha Sankranti)
Mesha Sankranti marks the Solar New Year across India (Baisakhi, Vishu, Puthandu, Pohela Boishakh).
Wednesday, 22 April 1998
Earth Day
International event to support environmental protection.
Wednesday, 29 April 1998
Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya, highly auspicious for new ventures.
Friday, 01 May 1998
International Labour Day
Celebration of labourers and the working classes.
Monday, 11 May 1998
National Technology Day
Commemorates the Pokhran nuclear tests conducted in 1998.
