Public invited to Gandhi commemoration

The public is invited to commemorate the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi today at an event in Dublin entitled "The Relevance of Gandhi…

The public is invited to commemorate the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi today at an event in Dublin entitled "The Relevance of Gandhi in Today's World".

An audio-visual show and mini book exhibition organised by the embassy of India in Dublin will be held from 4.30pm to 6pm at Milltown Institute of Theology & Philosophy, Sandford Road, Dublin 6.

Further details are available by phoning 01-2776352.

The United Nations has deemed Gandhi's birthday the "International Day of Peace and Non-violence" in remembrance of his work for civil rights and freedom worldwide.