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Festive Spirit

Festivals are celebrated by communities with some characteristic aspects of their community and
culture. Festivals bring unity among people and are an essential part of our heritage.

Read the descriptions and write the names of the festivals using the Help Box.

1 This harvest festival is celebrated in the state of Kerala in India,
honouring the ancient King Mahabali. The famous snake boat race
is held during this festival. ________________________

2 This festival is celebrated in mid-April and marks the Assamese
New Year. It is the coming of spring when farmers prepare the
paddy fields. ________________________

3 This is a national Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico
and in other cultures around the world. People gather to pray in
memory of their loved ones. ________________________

4 This Christian festival celebrates the resurrection of Jesus
Christ. Special decorated eggs are exchanged at this festival.
________________________

5 The festival is celebrated in the Bhadra Month as per the Hindu
calendar, which generally falls in mid-August to September.
It is the birthday of the beloved elephant headed Lord Ganesha.
________________________

6 It marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting. It is
celebrated in Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar.
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_______________________ is known
Eid-al-Fitr, Easter, Day of the Dead, Onam, Bihu, as the Festival of Light.
Ganesh Chaturthi

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