Festivals
As India
is a democratic country, every religion has same rights and duties as that
of Hindus. The people of India
celebrate each and every festival of all religions.
In Gondal
majority of the people follow Hinduism and second majority is of Muslims. So,
everyone celebrates most common festivals of Hindus and Muslims. As India
is a democratic country, it can be also called ‘unity in diversity’ too.
Among Hindu festivals, which are
celebrated by people, are Holi, Janmasthami, Navaratri and Diwali. Hindus, Muslims and other religions celebrate
these festivals jointly. Holi is the festival of
colors. People forget about their religion and play with colors together. Holi strengthens the feelings of the brotherhood. This
festival makes the whole environment colorful and joyful.
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Festival of holi
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Janmasthanmi is the day on which Lord
Krishna was born. On birthday of Lord Krishna every people get together and
have fun in ‘Mela’ (A gathering of people). This
‘Mela’ remains for a week and for the whole week
people get together, meet each other and also makes new friends.
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Mela on Janmashtami
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Navaratri is the festival of ‘Garbas’. This festival is celebrated for 9 days.
Tonight girls and boys together play ‘Garbas and Raas’ till late night. It is the festival of Goddess ‘Navdurga’.
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Festival of Navratri
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The festival that, people like the most
is Diwali. Boys like to fire crackers and girls
to make Rangolis. The next day is New Year day
and people greets one another Happy New Year.
Among the Muslim festivals, Idd, Urus are
the most common festivals celebrated by the people. On Idd
people meet one another and wish best wishes. Moharam
is not the rejoicing festival but is the month of Rojas. Most of the
Muslims have Rojas and some Hindus also do it. They don’t have to eat or
drink for the whole day.
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Festival of Idd
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Taajiya
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So, in Gondal
people believe in brotherhood and unity. Thus, Gondal
is a peace loving city.
Holi related
Links :-
1) 101holi.com
:- Holi Greetings,
Free Ecards,
and other Holi related
information from 101holi.com
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