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

    by Sabrina Barr Mar 24, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: AP

    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?

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