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October 2021 Anti-Hindu Violence In Bangladesh – October 25, 2021 Terrible story of the Hindus in Bangladesh, which began with…
Hindu Festivals
Dates follow a lunisolar calendar and so vary every year. In Britain the most popular dates include:
Holi
25 Mar, 2024
The Festival of Colours. Has a religious basis but focuses on welcoming spring. Celebrated for 9 days.
Raksha Bandhan
19 Aug, 2024
A day when the sister tried a protective amulet round the hands of her brother to reiterate firm commitments to family values, protection and justice. Sisters may travel to different places where their brothers stay and may require time off from work.
Janmashtami
26 Aug, 2024
The birth of Lord Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This is one of the largest festivals celebrated in the UK every year.
Navaratri (Nine Nights)
3 Oct – 12 Oct, 2024
A celebration of good over evil. Celebrated for nine days.
Diwali – The Festival of Light
1 Nov, 2024
Celebration of the New Year and good over evil, illustrated through the emphasis on lights. Diwali is celebrated globally, amongst different religions. Gifts are given to friends and family members to mark the occasion, called ‘toll’.
Dates follow a lunisolar calendar and so vary every year. In Britain the most popular dates include:
Holi
25 Mar, 2024
The Festival of Colours. Has a religious basis but focuses on welcoming spring. Celebrated for 9 days.
Raksha Bandhan
19 Aug, 2024
A day when the sister tried a protective amulet round the hands of her brother to reiterate firm commitments to family values, protection and justice. Sisters may travel to different places where their brothers stay and may require time off from work.
Janmashtami
26 Aug, 2024
The birth of Lord Krishna, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This is one of the largest festivals celebrated in the UK every year.
Navaratri
(Nine Nights)
3 Oct – 12 Oct, 2024
A celebration of good over evil. Celebrated for nine days.
Diwali – The Festival of Light
1 Nov, 2024
Celebration of the New Year and good over evil, illustrated through the emphasis on lights. Diwali is celebrated globally, amongst different religions. Gifts are given to friends and family members to mark the occasion, called ‘toll’.