Holi In Pakistan: After a few days from now, the entire country will be immersed in the colors of Holi. On March 25, all aspects of India will look colourful. People must be in the mood for Holi. Holi is the only such festival celebrated in India. Which is believed by people of almost all religions. But it also has religious belief especially in Hindu religion. A few days before Holi, preparations for Holi start with Holika Dahan. Holi is celebrated not only in India but also in many other countries. A question comes to the mind of many people. Is Holi celebrated in Pakistan also? So let us know the answer to this question. Â
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Holi is celebrated in Pakistan also
Even though India and Pakistan had become two separate countries in the year 1947. But Indian traditions and Indian festivals are still celebrated in Pakistan as before. Holi is also included in these. Holi is celebrated in Pakistan also like India. But the way people join in large numbers to celebrate Holi in India, this does not happen in Pakistan.
People of Hindu religion join to play Holi in Pakistan. His family members and his friends attend. There are also Muslims, Christians, Sikhs and people from other communities. Many people go to temples here and put colors on each other. Like India, in Pakistan too dishes are prepared on the day of Holi.
Hindu population is less than 2 percent
About 22 lakh people of Hindu community live in Pakistan. This is less than two percent of the total population of Pakistan. But despite this, the major festivals of the group are celebrated very well in Pakistan. Earlier there was no holiday in Pakistan on Holi but now there is a provision of public holiday in Pakistan for Holi. Along with this, now politicians of Pakistan also go to celebrate the festivals of Hindi community. In the year 2018, Pakistan leader Bilawal Bhutto played Holi with the Hindi Committee.
