Saturday, March 19, 2016

#PAKISTAN: Parliament Recognizes Hindu Religious Holidays And Easter As Official Observances For 1st Time

[world politics news]


For the first time in the history of Pakistan, the country will get public holidays on Holi, Diwali and Easter after its parliament adopted a resolution to this effect. The government said it would approve the resolution. Holi is the popular end-of-Winter festival of colors and sharing love, while Diwali is the festival of lights celebrated in November. Both are now celebrated around the world in many cultures.

Pictured: A 2013 Holi celebration in Utah.

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