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India marks Holi, the festival of colours, amid tight security
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The Holi festival signals the end of winter, and celebrates the victory of good over evil.
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NEW DELHI – Millions of people in India celebrated Holi, but the festival of colours took place amid heightened vigilance in communally sensitive areas as the Hindu festival coincided with Muslims’ Friday prayers during the holy month of Ramadan.
Holi is celebrated with people throwing coloured powder or water on one another and eating traditional sweets, food and drinks. The festival signals the end of winter, and celebrates the victory of good over evil.
