Question

Make a detailed note about the festivals celebrated in your area.

Answer 1

Festivals mark some important days in our culture. In our area, we celebrate festivals of different cultures with equal joy and enthusiasm.
Some of the important festivals celebrated in our area are as follows:

1. Holi/Dhulivandan: Holi is the festival of colours and marks the victory of good over evil. On the first day, everyone in our area assembles together in the evening. We light a bonfire with wood, grass, coconuts, etc. The next day morning, we celebrate Dhulivandan with our family and friends. We play with colours and enjoy delicacies like Puran poli. 
2. Ramzaan Id: Ramzaan Id is an Islamic festival that marks the end of the holy month of Ramzaan. They observe the holy fast of Roza every day for a month and end the fasting on the day of Ramzaan Id. We wish each other by saying “Eid Mubarak." A huge feast of delicacies is prepared and shared with everyone.
3. Janmashtami: Janmashtami marks the birthday of Lord Krishna. In our area, everyone starts reciting prayers of Lord Krishna at midnight. The next day is Dahi-handi. Adults and children form a human pyramid. They break the pot tied to a rope at a height and get sweets and goodies from it.
4. Christmas: Christmas is a Christian festival and marks the birthday of Jesus Christ. We celebrate it on the 25th of December every year. We make cakes and chocolates, and these are distributed among our family, friends, and neighbours. We decorate a Christmas tree and place it in our area. We exchange gifts between family and friends.