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

Millions of Indians on Friday celebrated the Hindu festival of Holi, dancing to festive music, exchanging food and drink, and smearing each other with red, green, blue and pink powder, turning the air into a joyful kaleidoscope of color.

Diplomats from around the world joined in celebrating Holi, sharing festive greetings and participating in the joyous occasion. Embassies and consulates took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their admiration for the vibrant festival,

Millions of Indians are celebrating Holi, the festival of colours. The spring festival symbolises the victory of good over evil and marks the end of winter. People light a bonfire, smear or spray friends and family members with colour and water,

How do Indians celebrate Holi? From its origin in Hindu legend to special drinks spiced with fresh cannabis, here are some basics about Holi, which is being celebrated this year on March 14.

Holi, the much-awaited "Festival of Colors," is one of India’s most celebrated and joyous occasions. In 2025, it will be celebrated on March 14th, bringing together people from all walks of life to spread happiness,