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title: "When is the International Day of Non-Violence observed?"  
description: "When is the International Day of Non-Violence observed?"  
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published: 2019-10-05  
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# When is the International Day of Non-Violence observed?

When is the [International Day](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/100343/when-is-the-international-day-of-light-celebrated) of Non-Violence observed?

A. 4 June

B. 2 [October](https://www.mindstick.com/news/2486/whatsapp-banned-over-23-million-indian-accounts-and-8-1-million-users-in-october)

C. 12 December

D. 5 January

## Answers

### Answer by Liyenda Pace

## Answer: Option (B)

## Explanation: International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October. The day is observed on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. He is the leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. The day aims to disseminate the message of non-violence, including through education and public awareness.

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