Diwali, which was held last year on Oct. 24 and this year will occur on Oct. 20, is celebrated by over a billion people ...

A U.S. Navy officer receives ashes during an Ash Wednesday celebration aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp in 2008. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Wikimedia Commons) Marking the beginning of Lent ...

The mood was festive at the 37th annual Phagwah Parade on Sunday in Richmond Hill, Queens, as thousands of people showed up ...

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“Holi came to Guyana with our indentured ancestors from India, and over time, it has become a national festival. It signifies the beginning of spring, and the symbolism of it all talks about love, ...

At the heart of this year’s grand celebrations was the One Guyana Phagwah Festival 2025, held at the National Stadium, Providence. It was organised by the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport and ...

NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of people in South Asia celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, on Friday by smearing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and feasting on ...

"All the traditions and rituals here are celebrated together," Raj Kumar, a 30-year-old Hindu businessman told AFP. "You will see that on Holi, Hindu youth are joined by Muslim youth, celebrating ...

Bhojpuri is deeply rooted in Mauritius' history and remains a key part of its cultural identity despite competition from English and French.

In Mathura and Vrindavan, Holi is still celebrated with grand processions, temple rituals, and flower showers, honouring Krishna’s playful spirit. Holi is more than just a festival of colours ...

Holi, the festival of colours, is one of the most eagerly awaited celebrations in India. It is a time when people come together to rejoice, play with colours, and share festive treats. Every year ...

At least 13 people were arrested on Monday in Mhow in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore district after clashes broke out between two communities late on Sunday night during a celebratory rally following ...