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Unit IV : Festivals

11 Religious Festivals

Festivals and I

Festivals are a time for fun and joy; at the same time, they are a time to think

for others. When you are enjoying, it is the time to ensure that everybody
around you is happy.

Festivals are of several kinds.

i Social festivals are social occasions, like National Youth Day on 12 January,

International Women’s Day on 8 March.
i Religious festivals are celebrated to mark religious occasions.

i National festivals are celebrated to mark occasions of national importance.

India is a land of festivals. There are a large number of festivals

celebrated here.

Diwali

Diwali is an important
festival of the Hindus. It

is called the festival of

lights . It is celebrated in

the month of October or
November. It is believed

that Lord Rama returned

to Ayodhya on this day

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