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Holi 2024: When is the Hindu festival of colours and how is it celebrated?

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On 25 March people around the world will celebrate the Hindu festival of Holi, also known as the “Festival of Colours”.

Observed for centuries, the festival is a jubilant occasion that sees Hindus create bonfires and cover each other in rainbow-hued powder to commemorate the beginning of spring.

From the festival’s significance to how it is celebrated, here’s everything you need to know about Holi:

What is Holi?

In addition to marking the

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