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Orthodox Christians filled Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Easter's Holy Fire ceremony after Israel relaxed access restrictions to sacred sites. Thousands gathered in joy to celebrate one of Christianity's most ancient and beloved traditions.
India exploded in color this week as millions gathered to celebrate Holi, the Hindu spring festival that transforms entire cities into joyful rainbows of connection. Strangers became friends under clouds of pink, yellow, and green powder, proving that sometimes the best way to welcome a new season is together.
India erupted in a joyful explosion of colors as millions marked Holi, the beloved spring festival that transforms streets into vibrant celebrations of renewal and togetherness. From Mumbai to Kolkata, people of all ages gathered to drench each other in powdered pigments, welcoming the season with laughter and community spirit.
Indian diplomatic missions around the world brought communities together this week to celebrate Holi, spreading the colorful festival's message of unity and new beginnings. From Mongolia to Chicago, the Festival of Colors is building bridges across cultures.
Delhi Traffic Police stepped up enforcement during Holi celebrations this year, catching over 11,000 violations including 1,200 drunk drivers in a proactive effort to keep festival-goers safe. The intensified crackdown reflects a commitment to preventing accidents during one of the year's most celebrated holidays.
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For over a century, thousands of Hindus and Muslims have gathered at a Sufi shrine in northern India to celebrate Holi together as "Pink Eid." The festival at Dewa Sharif near Lucknow showcases how faith traditions can blend in joyful harmony.
Thousands gathered at Barry Curtis Park for the annual Colours of Joy Holi celebration, where strangers became friends under clouds of vibrant powder. The festival reminded everyone that beneath the colors, we're all the same.
At Deva Sharif shrine in Uttar Pradesh, Hindus and Muslims have celebrated Holi together for centuries, chanting both "Jai Shri Ram" and "Allahu Akbar" while showering each other with colored powder and rose petals. The 19th-century Sufi shrine's message rings clear: "Jo Rab Hai, Wohi Ram" (The one who is God is the same as Ram).
Five student groups turned UNC Charlotte's Levine Fields into a sea of color as 200 students celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival of love and unity. The March 21 celebration welcomed students from multiple universities to share in the centuries-old tradition of breaking down barriers through colored powder and joy.
Every spring, millions across India celebrate Holi by covering their streets in clouds of vibrant colored powder. This ancient Hindu festival transforms entire cities into living rainbows as people dance, drum, and drench each other in color to welcome the new season.
More than 2,000 prisoners in Cuba are returning home to their families this week in what authorities call a humanitarian gesture. The release during Holy Week brings hope to thousands of Cuban families awaiting emotional reunions.
A student hostel in Greater Noida is hosting a vibrant Holi celebration to help residents build friendships and create lasting memories. The event features music, dancing, and safe colors provided by management.
Melbourne will host its first interfaith Holi celebration next March, bringing people of all faiths together through color, joy, and shared values. The event transforms the traditional Hindu festival of spring into a bridge between communities.
Two thousand volunteers in El Salvador spent Holy Week creating a stunning 1,070-meter carpet made entirely of dyed salt for a traditional religious procession. The colorful artwork, featuring religious figures and symbols of Salvadoran identity, became Central America's largest salt carpet.
In San Miguel de Allende, Mexican families are preserving a centuries-old Holy Week tradition of building home altars, even as gentrification transforms their historic city. Despite displacement from downtown, locals continue opening their homes to neighbors each Friday of Sorrows, keeping their community connected through faith and culture.
In 2026, over 200 widows in Vrindavan, India, transformed an ancient temple into a riot of color, reclaiming a festival tradition that once excluded them. What started as quiet resistance is becoming the new tradition.
In Seaqaqa, Fiji, a singing group is bringing the Festival of Colours to life by visiting every home in their village. Their mission goes beyond colorful powders and festive songs—it's about making sure no neighbor is left out of the celebration.
Chemical-filled Holi colors can irritate skin and eyes for days. A simple kitchen recipe lets you celebrate India's festival of colors safely using beetroot, spinach, and turmeric.
While Holi gets global attention, eight stunning regional festivals across India welcome spring with flower offerings, bamboo dances, and centuries-old harvest rituals. These vibrant celebrations prove that India's cultural tapestry runs far deeper than most travelers ever see.
After international outcry, Israel reversed its decision blocking the top Catholic leader in Jerusalem from Christianity's holiest church. Within 24 hours, the Latin Patriarch regained full access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
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