N EW DELHI — 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 feasting on traditional sweets prepared for the occasion.

Millions of people across South Asia have been covered in coloured powder as part of Holi, the Hindu festival of colours.

Holi, the annual colorful festival that marks the end of winter and beginning of spring, will be celebrated later this month across North Jersey.

Holi, celebrated with color and traditional festivities across India, emphasized unity amid diversity. Security was tightened in various states coinciding with Ramadan prayers. Political leaders underscored messages of unity while festivities unfolded across regions,

Attendees throw colorful power in the air while dancing to the music during the Holi Festival which is a popular and significant Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love, and Spring at Girard Park on Saturday, March 30, 2024 in Lafayette, La..

A girl throws colored powder on her friend as they celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, in Mumbai, India, Friday, March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Indians play with colours as they celebrate Holi in Jammu,

Millions of Indians are celebrating Holi, the festival of colours. The spring festival symbolises the victory of good over evil and marks the end of winter. People light a bonfire, smear or spray friends and family members with colour and water,

Holi was celebrated with pomp and splendour around India on Friday, with people soaking in the festivities by smearing 'gulaal' on each other and exchanging greetings and sweets

The festival of Holi has begun across the country, with people coming together to celebrate with colors, music, and traditional festivities. From temples to streets, vibrant hues and joyous gatherings mark the onset of the festival,

Holi, the vibrant "Festival of Colors," is one of India's most celebrated and exuberant festivals. In 2025, it will be celebrated on March 14th, marking a joyous occasion full of love, unity, and the triumph of good over evil.