Countries That Celebrate Holi Apart From India


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Holi, the 'Festival of Colours', is not just celebrated in India, but in many other countries with a significant Hindu population

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These countries include Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Fiji, Mauritius, Guyana, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago

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In Nepal, which is a Hindu-majority state, Holi is celebrated with great joy. A ceremonial pole called 'chir' is installed on the first day

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Hindu communities in Pakistan and Bangladesh also celebrate Holi by gathering in temples and exchanging greetings with each other

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Holi is an official holiday in Mauritius, and the large Indian majority, (about 63 per cent) celebrate the festival with a lot of enthusiasm

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In Surinam, Hindus constitute about 35-40% of the population. People plant a castor oil plant weeks before Holi and this plant is burnt later as Holika

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Holi is celebrated with a lot of pomp in twin island states of Trinidad and Tobago which has a large Indian diaspora. It is known as 'Phagwa' here

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Holi is a national holiday in Guyana as Hindus constitute about 33% of the country's population. Guyanese also call Holi 'Phagwa' and plant castor oil plant weeks before the festival

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With a large population of Indians settled in USA, Canada, South Africa, UAE and UK, Holi is celebrated with a lot of fanfare in these countries 

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Australia which has a notable Indian community hosts lively Holi parties and events where people play with non-toxic colours

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