Today, October 2nd, is a national holiday in India known as Gandhi Jayanti. This marks the occasion of Mohandas K. Gandhi’s birthday, often referred to as Mahatma (Great Soul) Gandhi. As of 2007, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution which celebrated this day as the International Day of Non-Violence.
All offices and schools throughout India remain closed on this day, and the vast majority of locals will join in verses and prayers to remember this great man. If you are unable to be there in person, this is probably a good time to get in contact with any loved ones you may have residing in India.
Buzport customers can make cheap international calls to well over 200 destinations around the world, including India. This is the perfect time for you to share in this auspicious occasion by getting in touch with family or friends. You have a number of ways in which to originate a call, such as by landline, mobile or Internet phone.
Gandhi Jayanti will see the President, Prime Minister, and many other eminent politicians pay homage to the great man, by visiting Raj Ghat, which is where Gandhi was cremated. This great and prominent occasion is observed all over India in both government and non-government forums.
Gandhi Jayanti is a day to be with family and friends, and therefore you should take this opportunity to call your loved ones in India. Buzport offer extreme ease, convenience, and above all, affordability when it comes to making international calls. You can chat for as long as you wish, as our rates are as low as a few pennies a minute, and you can hear first-hand of all the wonderful celebrations and festivities this day holds.
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