Todayworld is celebrating the 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. He was the man who leads our country to freedom. Mahatma Gandhi, known throughout India as the "father of the nation," was a powerful voice for peace during a very volatile time in India’s history.
People all around the world are celebrating this day in a unique way. While Twitter launched special emoji on this occasion, the National Gandhi Museum at Rajghat launched a series of programs, including "recreated heartbeats" of the father of the nation.
From PM Modi to President Kovind paid tribute to the father of nation Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.
There are a few astonishing facts about mahatma Gandhi's life . Take a look...
He was the youngest child of his parents. He had 2 brothers and 1 sister.
Gandhi’s father was Hindu by religion and Modh Baniya by caste.
Mahadev Desai was Gandhi’s personal secretary.
Mahatma Gandhi was responsible for the Civil Rights movement in 12 countries.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was responsible for the Civil Rights movement in 4 continents and 12 countries.
Mahatma Gandhi was nominated for the Nobel Peace prize 5 times.
Mahatma Gandhi was nominated for the Nobel Peace prize 5 times but was never awarded the prize.
Great Britain released a stamp honouring him after 21 years of his death.
Great Britain released a stamp honouring him after 21 years of his death. Great Britain was the country against whom he fought for independence.
Mahatma Gandhi's funeral procession of was 8 kilometers long.
Thousands of people joined the funeral procession of Mahatma Gandhi. It was 8 kilometers long.
Mahatma Gandhi wrote letters to several renowned people during that time.
Mahatma Gandhi conversed with a lot of renowned people through letters. Tolstoy, Einstein, Hitler and Charlie Chaplin were among the many.
48 roads outside India that are named after Mahatma Gandhi.
There are 53 major roads (excluding the smaller ones) in India, and 48 roads outside India that are named after Mahatma Gandhi.
Steve's round glasses were tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.
Steve Jobs was a fan of Mahatma Gandhi – his round glasses are not only similar but also a tribute.
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