In India, Holi, the festival of colours, is celebrated on Phalgun Purnima, which comes around end of February or early March. However, the famous festival has traversed global borders to become a festival celebrated across many countries today.

Massive gatherings come together to celebrate the festival of colours Photo: Getty Images
Massive gatherings come together to celebrate the festival of colours Photo: Getty Images

People celebrating Holi in Italy Photo: Getty Images
People celebrating Holi in Italy Photo: Getty Images

Some European cities organise Holi parties for everyone to participate in Photo: Depositphotos
Some European cities organise Holi parties for everyone to participate in Photo: Depositphotos

People from all cultures and communities attend these celebrations Photo: Wikimedia Commons
People from all cultures and communities attend these celebrations Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Music concerts in Europe to celebrate holi take place Photo: Flickr
Music concerts in Europe to celebrate holi take place Photo: Flickr

A holi party in a UK neighbourhood Photo: Shutterstock
A holi party in a UK neighbourhood Photo: Shutterstock

Holi celebration in the streets of Washington DC in the USA Photo: Getty Images
Holi celebration in the streets of Washington DC in the USA Photo: Getty Images
