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Eid

Eid falls after the holy month of fasting called

Ramadan. On this day, people wear new

clothes and wish ‘Eid Mubarak ’ to each other.

People gather in open areas to offer ‘namaz ’. A

sweet dish called ‘sewain ’ is prepared.

Children get eidi from their elders.
Fact Quest

Onam is the colourful harvest fes val of Kerala. People decorate their

houses. A clay figure decorated with flowers is made in courtyards. The
decora on is called Athapookalam . Special boats called snake boats take

part in boat races. Snake boats are decorated with flags and silk umbrellas.

National Festivals

We celebrate three national festivals in India– Independence Day,

Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanti.

Independence Day

Independence Day is celebrated on 15th

August every year. In 1947, India got freedom

from British rule on this day. We hoist the

National Flag and sing the National Anthem on

Independence day.

Republic Day

Republic Day is celebrated on 26th January

every year. India became a republic on this

day in 1950.

Gandhi Jayanti
Fact Quest
Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on 2nd October
Mahatma Gandhi is known

as the ‘Father of the Na on’. every year. It is the birthday of Mahatma
We also call him ‘Bapu’. Gandhi.

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