Holi in United Kingdom ― Date, History, and Details
Holi in United Kingdom may be something you want to learn more about, and we want to help with that.
Let's dive deeper into learning more about the history of Holi in United Kingdom and why people celebrate or observe it.
History of Holi in United Kingdom and How to Celebrate/ Observe It
Holi is a Hindu spring festival, also known as the “festival of colours” or the “festival of love”. It is an ancient Hindu religious festival which has become popular with non-Hindus in many parts of South Asia, as well as people of other communities outside Asia.
The festival signifies the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, end of winter, and for many a festive day to meet others, play and laugh, forget and forgive, and repair broken relationships.
Hindus celebrate Holi by applying colours (gulal) to each other, playing games, and sharing sweets. The next morning, after a night of revelry, people bathe in rivers or lakes to wash away the colours and start anew.