Festivals & Holidays List 2000
Thursday, 11 May 2000
National Technology Day
Commemorates the Pokhran nuclear tests conducted in 1998.
Monday, 15 May 2000
International Day of Families
Reflects the importance the international community attaches to families.
Monday, 05 June 2000
World Environment Day
Encourages worldwide awareness and action for the protection of the environment.
Friday, 16 June 2000
Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is celebrated on Ashadha Purnima to honor spiritual and academic teachers.
Wednesday, 21 June 2000
International Day of Yoga
Promotes global awareness of the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of practicing yoga.
Saturday, 01 July 2000
National Doctors Day
Honors legendary physician Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.
Sunday, 16 July 2000
Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is celebrated on Ashadha Purnima to honor spiritual and academic teachers.
Sunday, 23 July 2000
Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on Krishna Paksha Ashtami.
Wednesday, 26 July 2000
Kargil Vijay Diwas
Honors the success of Operation Vijay in 1999 Kargil War.
Sunday, 06 August 2000
Friendship Day
Celebrated on the first Sunday of August to celebrate friendship.
Monday, 14 August 2000
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters on Shravana Purnima.
Tuesday, 15 August 2000
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the end of British rule in India in 1947.
