Holi expands well beyond the Indian continent. Hindus celebrate in Bangladesh and Pakistan, plus other countries with large diaspora populations like Suriname, South Africa, and Malaysia. The United Kingdom and the United States also hold parties, concerts, and events across the country, making it possible for many to join the festivities.

Know about Holi 2025, its date, rituals, regional traditions, and how the festival of colors is celebrated with joy while embracing eco-friendly practices.

Colored powder was flying in the air on Sunday in Scripps Ranch during a Holi festival put on by a San Diego nonprofit for the first time. Holi typically is celebrated in March and has origins from Hindu mythology and lore. In parts of India, people light large bonfires the night before to signify a triumph of good and destruction of evil.

Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant colours and joyous spirit of Holi 2025 in Delhi-NCR! Discover the top 5+ events in the region that promise an unforgettable celebration of the Festival of Colours.

Holi, the Hindu festival of colour, is celebrated around the world, marked by raucous parties where people throw and smear coloured powder on each other. The festival, the celebrations for which begin on March 14 in many parts of India,

Thousands of people celebrated a large-scale Holi festival in Southampton on Sunday afternoon. Guildhall Square was packed with a main stage, stalls, and food trucks as people of all ages immersed themselves in a sea of colour to celebrate Holi Hungama.

There’s more to Holi than gulaal and rain dances! Depending on where you are in the country, the festival can look very different—from firewalking in Goa, to “Indian rugby” matches in Manipur, to swordplay in Punjab.

The brightly colored Hindu Holi festival is happening on Wednesday, March 8th, and as per usual, UAE will not miss it, as the GCC country is hosting colorful, fun, and vibrant parties to mark the festival.