3. Gudi Padwa
• Gudi Padwa refers to
Maharashtrian New Year.
• People start new activities on this
day.
• They decorate their houses with
gudis and torans.
• Puja is performed to the Gudi.
4.
5. Parsi New Year(Navroz)
• It is commonly known as Navroz
• Parsis worship the sacred fire in
their fire temple known as Agiari
• They wear their traditional
costumes on this day
6.
7. Ramzan Eid
• It is also known as Eid-ul-Fitr.
• Muslims fast for the month of
Ramadan.
• They offer prayers(Namaaz)at the
Mosque.
• They prepare a special dish known
as Sewiyan & share amongst their
friends & relatives.
8.
9. Dassara
• It is also known as Vijay Dashami.
• On this day Lord Rama defeated Ravana
& killed him.
• Houses are decorated with torans.
• Crackers are also burnt signifying Ravan
Dehan
• During Navratri Dandiya Ras is
performed
10.
11. Diwali
• It is also known as Deepavali ; a festival of
lights.
• New clothes are worn and crackers are lit.
• Houses are decorated with Diyas &
Rangolis.
• Laxmi Poojan is performed.
• Sweets and savouries are made & offered
to Goddess Laxmi
12.
13. • Guru Nanak founded the Sikh religion
• His birth anniversary is celebrated
with great joy every year
• Greetings are exchanged amongst
relatives
• Procession is carried out to mark the
celebration.
15. Christmas
• Christmas/X’mas refers to the
birthday of Jesus Christ.
• Christians offer prayers to Jesus in
the Church
• Christmas is signified by the arrival
of Santa Claus; who gifts children.
• Christmas tree is decorated and
cakes and other delicacies are
prepared
