Today marks the joyous occasion of Eid, one of the most significant festivals in Islam. Celebrated by millions of Muslims around the world, Eid is not only a religious holiday but also a powerful expression of community, compassion, and gratitude. Whether it is Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha, the spirit of Eid remains rooted in […]

Today Nepal celebrates the festival of Holi, a celebration of colors, joy and togetherness. People across the country observe this festival. Holi is also known as Fagu Purnima in the hills. Is celebrated a day later in the Terai. It is one of the loved festivals in Nepal. Holi brings families, friends and communities in […]

Today the people of Nepal are taking part in the festival of Maha Shivaratri. This is an important day in the Hindu calendar. The festival is held on a night in the month of Falgun. On this night people think about Lord Shiva. He is a god who helps people change and be kind to […]

Today the Tamang community is happy to celebrate Sonam Lhosar, which’s a very special and happy festival for the Tamang people of Nepal and other places. Sonam Lhosar is the start of the Tibetan lunar New Year, based on the Sonam calendar. It is a big part of the Tamang communitys history, culture, spiritual life […]

All Nepali communities traditionally celebrate this festival on the 1st of Magh as Maghe Sankranti. The festival derives its name from the month of Magh. Over time, it also came to be known as Maghi. Maghe Sankranti is celebrated across Nepal—from the Himalayas to the Terai, and from the eastern to the western hills. People […]

Today people are happily celebrating Tamu Lhosar, which’s the New Year festival of the Gurung community also known as the Tamu Lhosar in Nepal and in other places where Gurung people live. Tamu Lhosar is based on an old calendar and the way the Gurung people see the world and it is a time when […]