N EW DELHI — Millions of people in South Asia celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, on Friday by smearing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and feasting on traditional sweets prepared for the occasion.

Holi, celebrated with color and traditional festivities across India, emphasized unity amid diversity. Security was tightened in various states coinciding with Ramadan prayers. Political leaders underscored messages of unity while festivities unfolded across regions,

Holi, the vibrant festival of colors, is being celebrated with immense enthusiasm across India in 2025. Marked by the triumph of good over evil, Holi is one of the most awaited and joyous festivals in the country.

The colourful festival of Dhulandi, also known as Rang Wali Holi, is celebrated on 14 March. The two-day celebration began with Holika Dehan on 13 March with a bonfire, symbolizing the burning away of evil.

Foreign tourists in Mumbai and Jaipur joined locals in celebrating Holi, experiencing the festival of colours for the first time. At Marine Drive in Mumbai, a tourist from London shared in excitement: “I came here for some work but I also got to enjoy Holi for the first time.

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.

Holi, the annual colorful festival that marks the end of winter and beginning of spring, will be celebrated later this month across North Jersey.

Hundreds of people were drenched by clouds of coloured powder at Southampton's first large-scale celebration of the Hindu festival of Holi. Observed by millions around the world, the event celebrates love,

Holi, a vibrant festival of colours, symbolises the eternal and sacred love of Goddess Radha and Lord Krishna. As one of India's most important festivals, it is celebrated across the country with great enthusiasm.

Holi, the festival that brings people together with its vibrant colors, energetic music, and delicious food, is just around the corner. This year, it falls on March 14, and while some have already started their celebrations,