Celebration

The patriotic feeling arouses in me every time I hear my homeland’s name, India. India is the most vibrant and diverse country in the world. It is the land of the most ancient cultures and numerous religions. In India, people of all religions and communities live together and celebrate their festivals. They share happiness, prosperity, and good wishes. The whole population is always in a festive mood. This explains our love for dancing and singing. The major festivals in India are Diwali, Muharram, Eid, Christmas, Baisakhi, Holi, Raksha Bandhan, Maha-Shivratri, Makar Sankranti and many more.

On Diwali’s Day, the festival of lights, Indians of all religions flood into the streets to celebrate the triumph of good over evil with their Hindus friends and neighbours. The highlight of the festival is when people start to burst crackers or fireworks at night to celebrate the return of the Lord Rama from exile and ward off evil spirit.

Another important religious festival is Eid, which is celebrated by Muslims who observe the end of their holy month Ramadan. After thirty days of fasting, Muslims in India clean every nook and cranny in their houses, getting their homes ready to receive relatives and friends from all denominations.

Another major festival is the Sikh’s Baisakhi, in which people savour delicious food and the company of loved ones. Last but not least, no one can deny the historical and social prevalence of Christmas. When December is around the corner, all churches and restaurants are decorated with lights and Christmas trees. You cannot help but sense the joy and happiness in the atmosphere.

These numerous festivals have brought us together throughout history. This is why India is described as the land of unity and diversity (Jai Hind).