Festivals & Holidays List 2002
Wednesday, 01 May 2002
International Labour Day
Celebration of labourers and the working classes.
Saturday, 11 May 2002
National Technology Day
Commemorates the Pokhran nuclear tests conducted in 1998.
Wednesday, 15 May 2002
International Day of Families
Reflects the importance the international community attaches to families.
Wednesday, 05 June 2002
World Environment Day
Encourages worldwide awareness and action for the protection of the environment.
Friday, 21 June 2002
International Day of Yoga
Promotes global awareness of the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of practicing yoga.
Monday, 24 June 2002
Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is celebrated on Ashadha Purnima to honor spiritual and academic teachers.
Monday, 01 July 2002
National Doctors Day
Honors legendary physician Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.
Tuesday, 23 July 2002
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters on Shravana Purnima.
Friday, 26 July 2002
Kargil Vijay Diwas
Honors the success of Operation Vijay in 1999 Kargil War.
Wednesday, 31 July 2002
Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on Krishna Paksha Ashtami.
Sunday, 04 August 2002
Friendship Day
Celebrated on the first Sunday of August to celebrate friendship.
Thursday, 15 August 2002
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the end of British rule in India in 1947.
