Every year October 2 is being observed as International Day of Non-violence throughout the world on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

This day is observed by all member countries of the United Nations to promote the principles of non-violence through education and public awareness.  In India, this day is referred as Gandhi Jayanti.

A resolution to establish the International Day of Non-violence was tabled in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2007 in a global effort to spread the message of non-violence.