October 2024 is filled with exciting festivals and celebrations. Here are some of the important ones:
*Hindu Festivals*
- *Navratri*: Begins on October 3, 2024, and ends on October 12, 2024, with various rituals and celebrations throughout the nine days ¹.
- *Durga Puja*: Celebrated from October 10 to 12, 2024, with idol worship, processions, and festivities ¹.
- *Dussehra*: On October 12, 2024, marking the victory of good over evil ¹.
- *Diwali*: On November 1, 2024, the festival of lights, but preparations begin in October ¹.
- *Karva Chauth*: On October 20, 2024, a day of fasting and prayer for married women ¹.
- *Dhanteras*: On October 29, 2024, a day of purchasing utensils and silverware ¹.
- *Kali Puja*: On October 31, 2024, worshiping Goddess Kali [3).
*Other Important Days*
- *World Post Day*: October 9, 2024 ².
- *World Day Against the Death Penalty*: October 10, 2024 ².
- *Global Handwashing Day*: October 15, 2024 ².
- *International Day for the Eradication of Poverty*: October 17, 2024 ².
- *Valmiki Jayanti*: October 17, 2024, celebrating the birth of Maharishi Valmiki ¹.
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