A holy bath in a river or tank is signified. For the Sikhs, this is the day Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa in 1699. Fitr Coming with the new moon, the festival marks the end of Ramzan, the ninth month of the Muslim year. The holy Koran was revealed during this month. Keeping a fast every day during this month, prayers are offered in mosques and idgahs.
Sisters tie rakhi on the wrists of their brothers.
Celebrates the elephant-headed god of wisdom and prosperity. Harvest festival of Kerala celebrated to welcome from eternal exile the spirit of the pious king Mahabali. Krishna's birth celebrated at midnight. Muharram The first ten days of Muharram, the first month of the Muslim year are dedicated to the remembrance of the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, grandson of the prophet Mohammed, and the son of Hazrat Ali and Fatima. Ten day festival.