December 6, 2000
Source: Jain Spirit
In the December 2000-February 2001 edition of Jain Spirit, the Jain Associations of North America (JAINA) requested the Mayor of Buffalo, New York, to proclaim the 2nd of October as Ahimsa Day. This date marks and honoured the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, who followed Lord Mahavir's teachings and outlook towards all forms of life. The Mayor, Anthony Masiello, signed a Proclamation which states the benefits of Ahimsa and details several points of a non-violent way of life.