Martyrs' Day 2024. The death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi - 30 January

 

Today, the country celebrates Martyrs' Day 2024. The death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi is 30 January. He was shot and killed by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu nationalist, on 30 January 1948, while he was on his way to address an evening prayer meeting at Birla Bhavan, Delhi.

Mahatma Gandhi is known as the 'Father of the Nation'. He led the freedom movement in India and emphasised the use of non-violent and peaceful methods to fight the British rule.

Significance:

Mahatma Gandhi is known all over the country for influencing minds for practising peace and non-violence. He influenced people both in India as well as abroad. Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary – October 2 – is celebrated as The International Day of Non-violence. It was proposed by the United Nations General Assembly. School Day of Nonviolence and Peace is observed on Mahatma Gandhi's death anniversary– this day is dedicated to chiseling young minds in schools to explore peaceful ways of conflict resolution.