Every year on October 2, International Day of Non-Violence is celebrated the day coincides with the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. Armed with the peaceful weapons of Satyagraha and non-violence, Gandhi fought against the British Raj.
Mahatma Gandhi was a beacon of non-violence. (Photo credit: Unsplash)
New Delhi: Non-violence is the way towards attaining peace. It is cherished now more than ever as the conflicts across the world are steadily rising. In an age of armed clashes, non-violence seems to be the only way to bring peace to a world rife with violence. Every year on September 2, International Day of Non-Violence is celebrated all over the world. In this article, we will take a look at the significance of this day.
What is the significance of International Day of Non-Violence?
Every year on October 2, International Day of Non-Violence is celebrated the day coincides with the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the prominent leaders of the Indian freedom struggle and the one who pioneered the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. On June 15, 2007, the United Nations General Assembly designated October 2 as the International Day of Non-violence to spread the message of non-violence through education and public awareness among other means. The day was formed to highlight the relevance of non-violence and the desire to make this world a more peaceful and tolerant place.
Designating the day on October 2 is a reflection of the universal respect for Mahatma Gandhi and his philosophy which has stood the test of time and has influenced people all over the world. Gandhi himself once said that mankind’s greatest force is non-violence and it is stronger than the mightiest destructive weapon.
One of the greatest names in the Indian freedom struggle, Mahatma Gandhi was a beacon of non-violence. Armed with the peaceful weapons of Satyagraha and non-violence, Gandhi fought against the British Raj and became a source of inspiration for non-violent movements for civil rights and social change all over the world. Gandhi was committed to his belief in non-violence even against all odds during his fight against one of the mightiest empires in history. He had the staunch belief that Indians must not use violence or hatred in their fight for freedom from colonialism.
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