Holi is finest identified for vibrant colours which might be tossed at buddies and family members: Kamala Harris (File)
Washington: US Vice President Kamala Harris has greeted folks on the event of Holi, saying the competition is all about “positivity, setting apart our variations, and coming collectively”.
Taking to Twitter, Ms Harris mentioned: “Pleased Holi! Holi is finest identified for vibrant colours which might be tossed at buddies and family members. Stuffed with pleasure, Holi is all about positivity, setting apart our variations, and coming collectively. A message that is been embodied by communities internationally throughout these powerful instances.”
Pleased Holi! Holi is finest identified for vibrant colours which might be tossed at buddies and family members. Stuffed with pleasure, Holi is all about positivity, setting apart our variations, and coming collectively. A message that is been embodied by communities internationally throughout these powerful instances.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) March 28, 2021
This 12 months Holi is being celebrated on March 29.
Though it’s a predominantly Hindu competition, it’s celebrated by folks of different faiths as nicely. It marks the arrival of the spring harvest season within the nation.
Folks rejoice the competition by binging on some lip-smacking sweets, thandai and splash colored powder, water, and balloons whereas chanting “Holi Hai“.
The night earlier than Holi is called Holika Dahan or Chhoti Holi throughout which individuals gentle a bonfire to indicate the burning of the demon Holika.
