Indian Holidays Not Celebrated in the US

India's rich festival calendar includes several major holidays unfamiliar in the US:

• Diwali (Deepavali): Festival of lights celebrating good over evil, observed by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists.
• Holi: Spring festival of colors marking winter's end, celebrated with colored powder, water, music, and feasting.
• Eid‑ul‑Fitr: Muslim holiday ending Ramadan, marked by prayers, gift‑giving, and feasts.
• Christmas: Celebrated by Indian Christians with church services, gifts, and feasts (also observed in the US, but differently).
• Republic Day (Jan 26): National holiday commemorating India's 1950 constitution, with parades and speeches.

These holidays reflect India's religious and cultural diversity.