In pictures: Indian festival Holi celebrated around the world

Muscat: Holi is the celebration of the beginning of Spring (season) in India. It is the festival of colours, blooms and love. Exapts in the Sultanate of Oman are also celebrating this popular and significant festival in all its glory.

Every state and community in India may have its own traditions and customs which have been followed through generations. With time the celebrations have changed, like elaborate Holi parties with never ending fun, food and entertainment to sustainable colours and materials, but most of all the inclusion of one and all. For colours, mother nature and love is for everybody.

Here are some images of celebrations from around the globe:

People celebrate the Holi Festival in southern Pakistani port city of Karachi. Photo: Xinhua