Vaisakhi, also pronounced Baisakhi marks the first day of the month of Vaisakh and is traditionally celebrated annually on 13 April and sometimes 14 April. It is seen as a spring harvest celebration primarily in Punjab and Northern India. Whilst it is culturally significant as a festival of harvest, in many parts of India, Vaisakhi is also …
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on 13 April 1919. A large, peaceful crowd had gathered at the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, Punjab, British India, during annual Baishakhi fair, to protest against the Rowlatt Act and the arrest of pro-independence activists Dr. Saifuddin Kitchlew and Dr. Satya Pal. In response to the public gathering, the temporary brigadier general R. …
Eid-Ul-Fitr
Eid-Ul-Fitr Eid-ul-Fitr, often referred to simply as Eid, is one of the most significant Islamic holidays celebrated by Muslims around the world. It marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. The word “Eid” means festival or feast in Arabic, while “Fitr” means breaking the fast. Eid-ul-Fitr is a joyous occasion characterized …
Martyr’s Day
Martyr’s Day Martyr’s Day, also known as Shaheed Diwas, is observed in India. The day is dedicated to pay homage to the courageous soldiers who sacrificed their lives for their motherland. It also marks the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948. Gandhi, also known as the “Father of the Nation” led India’s freedom movement. He …
Ugadi
Ugadi Ugadi is the festival that is celebrated on the first day of the new year, according to the Hindu calendar. According to this calendar, the first day of the new year falls on 9 April, on which the day Ugadi is celebrated. This festival is celebrated in the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Goa …
Ordnance Factories Day (India)
Ordnance Factories’ Day in India: The Ordnance Factories’ Day is observed on the 18th of March every year. The production of India’s oldest Ordnance Factory, which is at Corepressor of Kolkata, was started on the 18th of March, 1802. OFB is the 37th largest defence equipment manufacturer in the world, 2nd largest in Asia, and the largest in India. The day is …
National Vaccination Day
National Vaccination Day National Vaccination Day 2024: Vaccines play an important role in eradicating diseases that used to be deadly at one point of time. Diseases such as Polio and Smallpox were widespread and claimed a lot of lives, till vaccination against these diseases came in. Vaccination enables us to have a better life without the risk …
World Consumer Rights Day
World Consumer Rights Day Every year 15th March is celebrated as the World Consumer Rights Day. World Consumer Rights Day was inspired by President John F Kennedy, who sent a special message to the US Congress on 15th March 1962, in which he formally addressed the issue of consumer rights. He was the first world …
Ramakrishna Jayanti
रामकृष्ण परमहंस जयंती रामकृष्ण परमहंस की जयंती फाल्गुन शुक्ल द्वितीया को होती है. रामकृष्ण परमहंस भारत के महान संत, आध्यात्मिक गुरु और विचारक थे. मां काली के प्रति इनकी गहरी श्रद्धा और आस्था थी. लेकिन इसी के साथ इन्होंने धर्मों की एकता पर भी जोर दिया. ईश्वर के दर्शन के लिए इन्होंने कम उम्र से …
International Women’s Day
Title: Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024: Empowering Women Across Borders Introduction: Welcome to our blog post dedicated to International Women’s Day 2024! Today, we celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the globe. It’s a day to recognise the progress we’ve made and acknowledge the work that still lies ahead in …