"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." - Mahatma
Gandhi October 2, is a national holiday in India. Mahatma
Gandhi, considered as the father of nation, was born on october
2, in India. This day is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti in India.
Prayers services, functions and seminars are held across India
to mark Gandhi Jayanti. These functions and seminars give
Indians an occasion to understand Gandhi's life and teachings.
October 2 is also World Farm Animals Day. The United Nations
General Assembly recently decided to observe the International
Day of Non-Violence each year on October 2. On this day, sale of
meat is banned across India. Mahatma Gandhi always felt that
animals should be protected from torture and cruelty. Gandhi
said: "The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way it
treats its animals." Unfortunately, the condition of farm
animals from Australia to Austria and from United States to
India is pathetic. As there is enormous demand for the meat and
dairy products across the world, fa