What is Holi? Holi (pronounced “holy”) is a festival that celebrates spring, love, rebirth, and the triumph of good over evil.

The ancient festival has Hindu roots, but growing numbers worldwide are taking part in the celebration, which features bonfires, singing, dancing, prayer, feasting and clouds of pigmented powder.

Miami Jhankar, am Indian dance group, dance to the Dhol drums during the celebration of Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Kendall Indian Hammocks Park in Miami, Fla.

Holi, the Festival of Colors, kicked off with untimed 1-mile fun run or walk through clouds of colorful powders at Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods Sunday.

NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of people in South Asia celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, on Friday by smearing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and ...

At celebrations for the Hindu festival of Holi, you might see bonfires, colorful powders flow through the air, dancing and other festivities.

Revelers celebrate Holi on Monday, March 25, 2024. Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, also heralds the arrival of spring.

Holi festival is a color-splashed celebration of spring, new beginnings: 'The purpose is to enjoy' Attendees powdered in many hues dance, grin at Navy Pier, ushering in the new season and mending ...

The Hindu festival of colors ushers in the spring season. Here's when it's celebrated, what it's all about, and where to celebrate in Ohio.

The meaning of Holi today holds nuance. So, whether you personally observe Holi or are planning to celebrate it with a friend, here’s what to know about its meaning and history, what the colors ...