Important Days In November 2024: Here's A Complete List Of National And International Events

The term 'November' is derived from the Latin term 'Novem,' which means nine. The Roman calendar had only ten months, and November happened to be the ninth month. However, it is the eleventh month in the Gregorian calendar.

This year, November is packed with several auspicious and important days, such as Diwali, Bhai Dooj, World Tsunami Awareness Day, and Children's Day.

Diwali is also known as the festival of lights. This Hindu festival marks the arrival of Lord Rama in Ayodhya after his victory against Ravana and the completion of his 14 years of exile.

People celebrate this festival in different parts of India with different traditions and practices. From lighting diyas and lanterns to worshipping Lord Rama, several traditions are followed among people.

Bhai Dooj is yet another Indian festival celebrated to mark the bond between siblings. Based on the Hindu mythological stories, it was on this day that Lord Krishna visited his sister Subhadra after defeating Narakasura. His sister welcomed him with a tilak on his forehead, flowers, and sweets.

This day and its traditions are believed to help remove evil forces and to seek blessings.

On this day, siblings share presents and eat sweets. This festival is known with different names in different parts of the nation. For instance, south of India celebrates it as Yama Dwitiya and West Bengal observes this festival as Bhai Phota.

In December 2015, the UN General Assembly declared November 5 as the World Tsunami Awareness Day to spread awareness regarding Tsunami and take initiatives to reduce their risk.

India celebrates November 14 as Children's Day to mark the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. This day is celebrated to spread awareness about education, rights associated with education, and the welfare of children around the country.