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Saturday, 31 October 2026
Today: National Unity Day
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary, observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.
Also today:Halloween
Next:Diwali8 November, in 8 days
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Today, we honour not only the completion of your service, but also the standards you upheld throughout it. Your contribution to our school, office or institution has been significant. May retirement offer you time, freedom and satisfaction in equal measure.
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Greeting EtiquetteHow to Wish Someone Happy Thanksgiving From IndiaTo wish someone Happy Thanksgiving from India, send your message on the holiday or the day before, allowing for the time difference. Keep the tone warm and inclusive, mention something genuine about the relationship, and avoid assuming the recipient has a traditional family dinner, celebrates in a particular way or has the day off.31 October 2026
Relationship & Occasion GuidesHow to Celebrate Diwali With Family When You Live ApartTo celebrate Diwali with family while living apart, choose one realistic shared moment, such as lighting diyas, sharing food or making a short call. Add personal voice notes, care packages, photos and specific wishes, while accepting that distance and homesickness are part of the day rather than something to hide.30 October 2026
Memories & MilestonesWhy Family Dates Matter and How to Remember ThemImportant family dates matter because they tell people that their lives and shared stories are valued. A simple shared calendar, a fitting ritual and a specific message can help families remember birthdays, anniversaries, firsts and remembrance days without making connection feel like a chore.29 October 2026
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FreeWishes helps you find the right words for the people you care about: birthday and anniversary wishes, festival greetings, quotes, captions, card messages and baby names, written to be copied and shared in seconds on WhatsApp or anywhere else.
It also remembers for you. Save a birthday or an anniversary and we email you before the day with wishes ready to send. One calendar shows every Indian festival, public holiday and special day alongside your own dates, and your homepage opens with a quote on the topics you chose.
When a ready-made line is not quite right, the Wish Writer writes one for a single person and the Card Maker puts your words on a picture card. FreeWishes is managed by Dotdunia Technologies, Hyderabad, India.
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Is FreeWishes really free?
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What can I find on FreeWishes?
Birthday, anniversary and festival wishes, good-morning messages, quotes by topic, greeting-card messages, captions, baby names with meanings, a festival and holiday calendar, and reminders for your own dates.
How do I send a wish on WhatsApp?
Tap the WhatsApp button under any message. WhatsApp opens with the text ready and you choose who to send it to. We never see your contacts or who you send it to.
How do reminders work?
Save a date such as a birthday or an anniversary. We email you before the day, at the time you choose, with wishes ready to send. On the day it also appears at the top of your homepage.
Do I need an account?
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Are the festival dates correct?
Dates for 2026 and 2027 are compiled from published calendars. Festivals that follow the moon, such as Eid, can shift by a day depending on the sighting and your region, and we mark those days.
Are the wishes written by AI?
AI helps us draft our collections, and editors set the standard and remove what falls short. We do not use AI to invent quotes by real people; quotes are attributed only when we can confirm a source. The Wish Writer uses AI to write a personal wish from the details you give.
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