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Holidays in India are unusual. Thre is only one truly national holiday--Republic Day (January 26). It celebrates the creation the democratic Constitution of India. Here India can justifiable be proud. India is the world's largest democracy. Independence Day is a national holiday to celebrate the day in 1947 when India became independent from British rule (August 15). Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated in India and the annual celebration stands out as an international symbol of peace. Gandhi’s life is revered in India and around the world as an example of how to live simply and devotedly. On his birthday people across India gather together to observe Gandhi Jayanti (October2). They offer flowers on pictures and statues of his likeness, sing songs, pray, and light candles. All government offices, banks, post offices, and schools are closed for this holiday. The Christian holiday of Christmas is celebrated across India and is one of the most lively Christian holidays in the country (December 25). There are several other designated national holidays, but they are not celebrated in all states. They are mostly relgious holidays. The various sttes where these holidays are celebrated and not celebrated us very cimplicated. Maha Shivaratri is a festival of worship of the Hindu god Shiva, along with his wife Parvati, the 'mother goddess' (March 8). Holi is a colourful and happy Hindu holiday celebrated on the last full moon of the lunar month of Phalguna at the end of the winter season. Holi is celerated in March, but the date varies. Easter is a Christian holy day that remembers the death and resurrection of Jesus. It is a public holiday across most of India, usually celerated in April. The Islamic holiday of Idu'l Fitr marks the end of the Ramazan fasting period and is celebrated with feasts, gifts and religious rites. It usually occurs in March. Dr Ambedkar Jayanti celebrates the birthday of Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, an Indian politician and social rights activist. It is celebrated (April 14). Ram Navami occurs on the 9th day of the month of Chaitra on the Hindu calendar to commemorate the birth of the god Rama. It is celebrated in March and April. Bakrid, or the Feast of Sacrifice, is an Islamic holiday that is celebrated in India and other areas of the world with large Muslim populations. It is celebrated in May or June. Muharram refers to the Islamic New Year celebration or the first 10 days of the first month in the Muslim calendar. In most parts of India, it is the 10th day of Muharram that is observed as a public holiday which could be in June or July. Janmashtami is a traditional Hindu holiday that celebrates the first earthly appearance, or the birth, of the god Krishna. It is celebrated in July or August. Eid e Milad celebrates the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. The holiday also honours Muhammad's life and teachings, It is celbrted (September 5). Durga Puja is celebrated in the Hindu month called Ashwin and lands. It falls during September or October. Guru Nanak Jayanti is a holiday that celebrates the birthday of Nanak, the first Sikh Guru. It is also known as Guru Nanak's Prakash Utsaun (November 5).
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