Holi Celebration 2025: On hearing the name of Holi, colorful gulal, laughter, fun, the aroma of dishes and a fun-filled atmosphere come before our eyes. This festival is not only a symbol of colors, but also of mutual love, brotherhood and new beginnings. Holi is celebrated with as much enthusiasm and zeal in India as its craze is seen in many countries of the world. In India, this festival is celebrated with great pomp especially in North India, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Bengal.
But do you know that not only in India, but Holi is also celebrated with the same enthusiasm and gaiety in many other countries? The Indian community living abroad has kept this colorful festival connected with their culture and the local people there also celebrate it with full enthusiasm. So let us know in which countries apart from India, Holi is celebrated and how this festival is celebrated there.
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Nepal
Nepal is a neighbouring country of India and is also deeply connected with Hindu culture. Here Holi is known as Fagu Purnima and it is celebrated with great pomp and show across the country. In big cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara, the streets are filled with colours, music and dance on the day of Holi. Here too people paint each other with colours, water balloons and gulal.
Mauritius
Mauritius has a large Indian community, who celebrate Holi there with great enthusiasm. The celebration of Holi here is similar to the Holi of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in India. The tradition of bhajan-kirtan, Holika Dahan and playing colours is also seen here. The Mauritius government also recognises this festival and it is celebrated as a national holiday.
Fiji
Fiji is a country where a large number of Indians are present. It is believed that the number of people from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar is more here. Here Holi is traditionally celebrated with music and dance. Local people also join this festival and celebrate it as a multi-color fest.
Pakistan
Even after the partition of India, many Hindus live in Pakistan. Especially in Sindh province, Karachi, Lahore and some other parts. Hindu families living here celebrate Holi with full enthusiasm and devotion. Grand Holi events are hosted in Hindu temples and community centers. In Pakistan too, people celebrate the festival by applying gulal and colors to each other.
Bangladesh
Hindu Holi celebrations are also seen in Bangladesh. Especially in areas like Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet. Here Holi is also known as Dol Purnima or Basant Utsav. Like India, people of the Hindu community here play with colors and gulal. Special puja and havan are organized in temples.