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Dussehra : The festival of Dussehra is celebrated

to mark the victory of Lord of Rama over Ravana.

It is also the day when fairs are held and the

effigies of Ravana, his brother Kumbhkaran are

burnt. Ramlila is being played on the stage which

shows the whole story of Ramayana.
Dussehra
Diwali : Diwali is a festival of great joy and

happiness. On this day, Ram had returned to

Ayodhya after killing Ravan. At night people

decorate their homes with candles or diyas. So,

Diwali is also called the Festivals of Lights.

Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped on this day.
Diwali
Gurupurab : Gurpurab is celebrated to mark the

birthday of the great saint Guru Nanak.
Gurpurab is celebrated all over the country with

joy. People go to pray in the Gurudwaras on this

day. Food is cooked in a common kitchen called

langar. Everyone sits and eats together. Gurupurab

Christmas : Christmas is celebrated to mark the

birthday of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on the 25th

of December. Every year people pray in the

churches on that day and give gifts to each other.

Christmas trees are decorated with lights and gifts.
Christmas
Eid : It brings great joy and festivities. It is

celebrated after the holy month of Ramzan.

People wear new clothes and go to mosques to

offer Namaz. After prayers, they greet and

embrace each other and say “Eid Mubarak”. A

special sweet dish called Sewain is made. Friends
and family exchange gifts. Eid

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