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Indian Women’s Savings Day (14th April)
Indian Women’s Savings Day - The date of 14th April in India holds a lot of significance since a major part of India celebrates its regional new year on this day.
Good Friday (14th April)
Also known as Black Friday, Holy Friday or Great Friday, Good Friday is a day of utmost significance for Christians, as the day marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, wherein he died at…
Bengali New Year (14th April)
Known as PoilaBoishakh traditionally, or PahlaBaishakh, the date of 14th April marks the celebration of Bengali New Year in the country.
Ambedkar Jayanti (14th April)
The date of 14th April marks the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, also popularly known as Baba Saheb Ambedkar. Born in the year 1891
New Year in Sikhism – Baisakhi (13th April)
In India, the festival of Baisakhi is a very important day for all the Sikhs. The day is also known as Vaisakhi or Vaishakhi and marks the new year in Sikhism
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (13th April)
Also known as the Amritsar Massacre, the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre is a massive tragedy that took place on the 13th of April, in the year 1919
Mahavir Jayanti (9th April)
In India, the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti is a prominent day for the Jains, as it marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir
Indian National Maritime Day (5th April)
On the 5th of April every year, the country of India celebrates Indian National Maritime Day. The occasion was first celebrated on the 5th of April in the year 1964.
The Prevention of Blindness Week (1st April to 7th April)
In India, from the 1st of April till the 7th of April, Prevention of Blindness Week is celebrated. It is a campaign initiated by the government of India
Death Anniversary of Indian Revolutionary Shivaram Rajguru: 23 March
The date of 23rd March marks the death anniversary of one of the youngest Indian revolutionaries, Shivaram Rajguru, along with his contemporaries in a historic conspiracy, Shaheed Bhagat…