Festivals & Holidays List 2000
Tuesday, 29 August 2000
National Sports Day
Marks the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand.
Saturday, 02 September 2000
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
Tuesday, 05 September 2000
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Friday, 08 September 2000
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Thursday, 21 September 2000
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Tuesday, 26 September 2000
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Wednesday, 27 September 2000
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Day 1/10
Thursday, 28 September 2000
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Friday, 29 September 2000
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 3/10
Saturday, 30 September 2000
Sharad Navratri — Day 3
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Sunday, 01 October 2000
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Day 4/10
Sunday, 01 October 2000
Sharad Navratri — Day 4
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
