How Is Gandhi Jayanti Celebrated

Prayer meetings are held at Raj Ghat, New Delhi, the memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. The prayer services are attended by the President and Prime Minister of India. Other dignitaries are also present. Everyone present pays their homage to the great leader. Since Gandhi respected all the religions, various religious and political leaders come and pay their tribute to Gandhi. Religious verses and prayers from different holy books are also read out. Moreover, Gandhi favorite devotional song Raghupati Raghava Raja Ram is sung in the memory of the deceived.On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, all schools and offices are closed throughout the nation to celebrate the occasion. In most schools, the occasion is celebrated by performing different works, such as cleaning public areas, planting new saplings, distributing medicines to the poor and needy, and pledging to educate poor people. 2nd October has also been declared as the International Day of NonViolence by the United Nations General Assembly on 15th June, 2007. Hence, on this day, liquor is neither sold nor consumed throughout India in Gandhiji honor.
Some sincere followers of Gandhiji also refrain from consuming meat on this day.In other Indian states, commemorative ceremonies are held in colleges, local government institutions and sociopolitical institutions. Schools and communities organize painting and essay competitions where awards for the best performance are distributed. The themes for these competitions are usually glorifying peace, nonviolence and Gandhi effort in Indian Freedom Struggle. Recitation of famous verses and teachings of Gandhiji also are a part of the activities performed to commemorate the great leader. Since the day is a national holiday, people relax and sit back at home with their family and friends. Watching movies based on Gandhi life is also a popular activity indulged in by all Indians alike.