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 is a Hindu festival that is renowned for its celebration of bright colors. It usually takes place in March, marking the beginning of spring, with religious ceremonies that include dancing, singing and throwing coloured paint. This year, it takes place on March 14.

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,