Festivals & Holidays List 2010
Sunday, 05 September 2010
Teachers Day
Celebrated on the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Wednesday, 08 September 2010
International Literacy Day
Highlights the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies.
Saturday, 11 September 2010
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
Friday, 17 September 2010
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
Vijayadashami celebrates the victory of good over evil on Ashwin Shukla Dashami.
Tuesday, 21 September 2010
International Day of Peace
Dedicated to world peace, specifically the absence of war and violence.
Sunday, 26 September 2010
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
Monday, 27 September 2010
World Tourism Day
Fosters awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism.
Friday, 01 October 2010
International Day of Older Persons
Raises awareness about opportunities and challenges of ageing.
Saturday, 02 October 2010
Gandhi Jayanti
Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.
Wednesday, 06 October 2010
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali on Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi.
Day 1/10
Friday, 08 October 2010
Sharad Navratri — Day 1
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
Day 2/10
Saturday, 09 October 2010
Sharad Navratri — Day 2
Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada.
