Summary Laughter, excitement and people doused with vibrant colours celebrate Holi in Pakistan
LAHORE (Web Desk) – Laughter, excitement and people doused with vibrant colours, these were the scenes witnessed as Pakistan’s Hindu community celebrated the festival of Holi with a good deal of cultural zeal and vigor.
Citizens of the minority community gathered in great numbers to relish in the spirit and fesitvities of the occasion. From dousing each other in colours of various shades to distributing sweets amongst each other, the holiday fervor seemed to grip every one.
Happy #Holi to the Hindu Community in #PAKISTAN and all over the world.
— Mumtaz Hayat Maneka (@Mumtazz_Maneka) March 23, 2016
Before kicking off the day, a traditional Holika bonfire was lit, with people dancing and taking part in the merriment.
In Lahore, the day started with a visit to the Krishna Mandir, after which the rejoicing people proceeded with the colour throwing and other festivities. Similar scenes were seen in Karachi, Multan and other major cities. Citizens young and old, all were seen decorating themselves in the hue.
Hindus in Pakistan are celebrating Holi, the spring festival of colors.https://t.co/A58cmpOf9A
— AJ+ (@ajplus) March 24, 2016
Holi has been celebrated by the Hindu community of the country in the past as well.
Hindus in Pakistan have a long history of celebrating the festival in the country.
#Holi national holiday in #Pakistan 1953. My bk Purifying The Land of The Pure docs this. Sindh has brought bk. Gd! pic.twitter.com/IF2iQaiQrk
— farahnaz ispahani (@fispahani) March 20, 2016
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) was the first to announce a public holiday on the significant festival with PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto arriving earlier in Umerkot and taking part in the celebrations.
This is the first time #Holi has been declared a public holiday anywhere in #Pakistan. #WellDoneSindhGov #PPP pic.twitter.com/OeRSjEd6oq
— Bakhtawar B-Zardari (@BakhtawarBZ) March 20, 2016
Addressing the citizens in an emotional tone, Bilawal said Pakistan could not move forward without the support of its minority community.
We were the first to give protection to women through domestic
— PPP (@MediaCellPPP) March 24, 2016
violence act: @BBhuttoZardari #HoliWithBilawalBhutto pic.twitter.com/8g5mT6vv3F
Even muslim children were seen getting into the holiday spirit.
