Festivals & Holidays List 2008
Saturday, 08 March 2008
International Womens Day
Global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
Saturday, 15 March 2008
Ram Navami
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Lord Rama on Chaitra Shukla Navami.
Thursday, 20 March 2008
International Day of Happiness
Recognizes the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals.
Friday, 21 March 2008
Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on Chaitra Purnima.
Saturday, 22 March 2008
World Water Day
Advocates for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
Monday, 07 April 2008
Cheti Chand
Cheti Chand marks the Sindhi New Year, celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Dwitiya.
Monday, 07 April 2008
World Health Day
Celebrated to mark the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Monday, 14 April 2008
Vishu / Puthandu / Baisakhi / Pohela Boishakh (Mesha Sankranti)
Mesha Sankranti marks the Solar New Year across India (Baisakhi, Vishu, Puthandu, Pohela Boishakh).
Tuesday, 22 April 2008
Earth Day
International event to support environmental protection.
Thursday, 01 May 2008
International Labour Day
Celebration of labourers and the working classes.
Thursday, 08 May 2008
Akshaya Tritiya
Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya, highly auspicious for new ventures.
Sunday, 11 May 2008
National Technology Day
Commemorates the Pokhran nuclear tests conducted in 1998.
