Important Days and Dates in October 2024: October is the 10th month of the year and has 31 days. Originally, it was the eighth month of the Roman calendar until 153 BCE. The October name is derived from the Latin “Octo”, which means eight. As per the Anglo-Saxons, it was called Winterfylleth, meaning “fullness of winter”.
1 October – World Vegetarian Day
World Vegetarian Day is observed on 1 October annually. It was founded in 1977 by the North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS) and in 1978 was endorsed by the International Vegetarian Union.
2 October – Gandhi Jayanti
Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on 2nd October every year to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. He was born on 2 October 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat. He is an inspiration in the lives of famous world leaders and in our lives too.
2 October – International Day of Non-Violence
International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October to mark the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi who had played an important role in India’s Independence. On 15 June 2007, the General Assembly adopted a resolution establishing the International Day of Non-Violence to spread the message of non-violence including education and public awareness.
2 October- Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti
On October 2 every year, the nation celebrates the birth anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri who served as the second Prime Minister of India from 1964 to 1966
3 October – Navratri
Navratri is an annual festival celebrated to honour Goddess Durga and occurs twice a year, known as Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri. In 2024, Sharad Navratri will begin on 3rd October.
4 October – World Animal Welfare Day
World Animal Welfare Day is celebrated on 4 October to raise awareness among people about taking actions worldwide for the rights of animals as well as their welfare. It is necessary to improve welfare standards worldwide.
5 October – World Teachers’ Day
World Teachers’ Day is celebrated on 5 October every year in the whole world to commemorate the anniversary of the adoption of the ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers in 1966. No doubt this Recommendation sets benchmarks regarding the rights and responsibilities of teachers, education, recruitment, employment, etc.