Badin/Karachi:
It is the festival of good about evil. It is the spring welcome festival. It is the triumph Festival. It is a festival for everyone. It is the colors festival. It’s Holi – Happy Holi!
One of the main Hindu festivals, Holi, has been held in Sindh with religious and cultural zeal.
“For me, it is more a cultural festival than religious,” said Mikesh Meghwar, Badin activist and educator. “Us [Hindus] Celebrate it with our own community and friends [Muslims]. We share the colors, the colors of life. “
He said that most of his friends in Uurkot have been celebrating the festival during the last three days. “They have tried to break the silence. They have tried to recover peace in the area. They have tried to discourage fear,” he added.
“On this special occasion, we celebrate the colors because they are universal, and they have their own meanings, which we should all understand,” Meghwar said.
Some of Holi’s biggest events took place in Mithi and Uumerkot, the two main cities where Hindus are mostly. Muslims also joined the celebrations in these cities, as well as in Hyderabad, Sukkur and Karachi.
Professor KS Nagpal, Senior educator and writer, told Express PAkGazette that Holi celebrated in Kandhkot. “The colors are everywhere. This is a happiness festival and tells the story of triumph over tyranny.”
Most people on this occasion wear their old clothes, and according to Professor Nagpal, this is a festival for the poor. “Special dishes are prepared for this festival. We throw the colors to spread joy and mark the beginning of a new trip in life.”
“Holi gives you the message of harmony. It also gives you hope. It is a happiness festival that everyone wants to enjoy,” said Professor Nagpal. He added that for the people of Sindh, Holi will be truly celebrated when the water is restored to the Indo River.
In Karachi, Holi was held in different parts of the city, especially in the areas of the ancient city, including Narainpura, Saddar, Clifton and other locations.
Ganish ‘caregiver Mandir in Mauripur said his community celebrated Thursday. “The celebrations began in the morning and continued late at night,” he said. “Special prayers were offered for peace and prosperity in our country,” he concluded.
Mukhi Sahil, a Uumerkot resident, said it was the first time that the festival really felt alive. “Uumerkot was different this year. The markets remained closed. Everyone participated, Hindu and Muslims.” He added that the Dhandhya made the festival even more color. “Dhandya Dance was organized in several places.” He said that thousands of people in the city and nearby areas attended Holi’s night programs.
Due to Ramazan, most programs organized after IFTAR.
