Countries That Celebrate Holi Like India
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3 March 2026
Holi is widely celebrated outside India, particularly in nations with significant Hindu populations or Indian diaspora
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Nepal: Celebrated as Fagu Purnima, it is a major festival with colours and traditional, lively music
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Mauritius: A public holiday with deep-rooted traditions featuring bonfires and coloured powders
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Trinidad and Tobago: Known as Phagwa, it involves traditional, lively music called chowtal and is a major cultural event
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Fiji: Celebrated by the Indo-Fijian community with traditional songs, dances, and colour play, referred to as Pagua
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Guyana & Suriname: Large, festive celebrations with strong Caribbean influences
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Bangladesh: Observed as Dol Purnima, featuring Radha-Krishna processions and coloured powder, particularly in Dhaka and Chittagong
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Pakistan: Celebrated by the Hindu community, particularly in the Sindh and Punjab provinces, with enthusiasm
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