Festivals & Holidays List 2008
Thursday, 15 May 2008
International Day of Families
Reflects the importance the international community attaches to families.
Thursday, 05 June 2008
World Environment Day
Encourages worldwide awareness and action for the protection of the environment.
Wednesday, 18 June 2008
Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is celebrated on Ashadha Purnima to honor spiritual and academic teachers.
Saturday, 21 June 2008
International Day of Yoga
Promotes global awareness of the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of practicing yoga.
Tuesday, 01 July 2008
National Doctors Day
Honors legendary physician Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.
Thursday, 17 July 2008
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters on Shravana Purnima.
Friday, 25 July 2008
Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna on Krishna Paksha Ashtami.
Saturday, 26 July 2008
Kargil Vijay Diwas
Honors the success of Operation Vijay in 1999 Kargil War.
Sunday, 03 August 2008
Friendship Day
Celebrated on the first Sunday of August to celebrate friendship.
Friday, 15 August 2008
Independence Day
Independence Day marks the end of British rule in India in 1947.
Friday, 15 August 2008
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters on Shravana Purnima.
Friday, 29 August 2008
National Sports Day
Marks the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand.
