Holi is an ancient Hindu festival of colors celebrated in India and other parts of South Asia.
Holi is celebrated on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Phalguna, which usually falls in late February or early March.
Holi is also known as the "festival of love" or the "festival of colors" as people smear each other with colored powder and water.
The festival signifies the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, and the end of winter.
The tradition of playing with colors on Holi can be traced back to Hindu mythology, where Lord Krishna used to play Holi with his friends and love Radha.
Apart from colors, Holi is also celebrated with music, dance, and traditional sweets like gujiya and thandai.
In some parts of India, a bonfire is lit on the eve of Holi, known as Holika Dahan, to signify the burning of the demoness Holika.
Holi is not just a Hindu festival but is celebrated by people of different religions and cultures in India, including Sikhs and Jains.
In recent years, Holi has become a popular festival outside of India, and many countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, host Holi events.
However, due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, many Holi celebrations have been canceled or scaled back in recent years.