News Archive

The birthday of Mahatma Gandhi was celebrated in Turkmenistan

15:3202.10.2022
2
19630

Indian Ambassador to Turkmenistan Vidhu Pithambaran Nair held a ceremony dedicated to the birthday of the Indian humanist and politician Mahatma Gandhi. This was reported on the press-service of the Indian Embassy.

Orange marigold wreaths, traditionally used in Indian flower garlands, were laid at the Gandhi monument in Ashgabat, on the territory of the “Bagtyyarlyk” sports complex. The ceremony was also attended by the director of the “Bagtyyarlyk” sports complex.

Let’s remind that the opening ceremony of the Mahatma Gandhi monument in Ashgabat was held in June 2015.

Birthday of Gandhi (“Gandhi Jayanti”) is a public holiday in India, celebrated on October 2. This holiday is established in memory of Mahatma Gandhi, who was born on October 2, 1869, who is called “the father of the Indian state”.

It is celebrated in all states and union territories of India.

On June 15, 2007, the UN General Assembly proclaimed October 2 as the International Day of Non-Violence.

Comments
To leave a comment, log in or register