New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- India celebrates Gandhi Jayanti on October 2 to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Born on the exact date in 1869, Gandhi remains one of the biggest leaders of the Indian freedom movement.

Gandhi Jayanti is one of the three official national holidays in India.

Internationally, October 2 is recognised as International Day of Non Violence by the United Nations.

This year Gandhi Jayanti falls on a Friday, marking a long weekend. The day is typically associated with people remembering Gandhi and his principles of non-violence, truth and peace. On this day, people including leaders, political leaders and more, also remember Gandhi's contribution to India's freedom struggle against British rule. People visit m...