Countries Other Than India That Celebrate Holi

Holi is a major festival in Nepal, where it is known as Fagu Purnima.

Nepal

The celebrations include people throwing coloured powder and water at each other.

Holi is known as Dol Purnima in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh

People rejoice with music, dance and delicious food.

Holi is a public holiday in Mauritius and celebrated by the Hindu community.

Mauritius

The festivities include playing with colours and enjoying traditional foods.

Holi is celebrated by the Hindu community here and is known as Phagwa.

Trinidad and Tobago

The most significant ritual of the festival is using a special purple dye or abir.

This country, part of the Caribbean islands, celebrates Holi as Phagwah.

Guyana

People walk around singing folk songs on this day.