What is International Day of Non-Violence
The United Nations International Day of Non- Violence is globally acknowledged as a day that promotes non-violence through awareness and education. It is annually celebrated on 2nd October which coincides with the birthday of the great Indian leader, Mahatma Gandhi. He was the one who fought for the country’s independence and taught people the philosophy of ‘Ahimsa’ or non-violence.
Various events and activities through which people, governments and non-government organizations celebrate this day are promotions through news articles and broadcast announcements, many public lectures, seminars, press conferences and discussions are held to make people aware, many exhibitions are held to highlight the issues such as dangers of the illicit trade of small arms, awareness campaigns are held, light ceremonies are held that promote non-violence and peace, and many prayer meetings are held, as well.
The international day of non-violence has its strong roots in the work, beliefs and methods of the peace leader Mahatma Gandhi, who is also known as the ‘Father of The Nation’ in India.The key principle of non-violence rejects the use of physical violence to achieve social and political change. The three categories of non-violence action are protests including vigils and marches, non-cooperation and blockades.
One of the best means to honor the struggles of the world’s non-violence leaders would be to read their biography so as to find out what encouraged them to act as they did, and what aidedthem in being strong even when they saw awful things happening all around them. Such people consist of Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, John Lennon, Harry Belafonte, and Nelson Mandela. If you decide to observe the International Day of Non-Violence, be certain you do what you can to honor the courageousness and nobility of people like Mahatma Gandhi and carry on their legacy.
Team at World Infi