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Holi 2026 Global Celebrations: Discover Countries Where Holi Is Played, Including Iran's Water-Throwing Tradition
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Holi Goes Global: Qatar Tops List of Most Obsessed Nations, India Ranks 8th!
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News18
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04-03-2026, 08:15
Holi Goes Global: Qatar Tops List of Most Obsessed Nations, India Ranks 8th!
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Holi celebrations extend far beyond India, with festivities observed in numerous countries worldwide.
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A 2024 study based on Google search trends surprisingly ranks Qatar as the most "Holi-obsessed" nation, ahead of India at 8th place.
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Top 10 countries include Qatar, Singapore, Mauritius, UAE, New Zealand, Bahrain, Britain, India, Germany, and Switzerland.
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Nepal celebrates Holi (Fagu Purnima) for a week, while Mauritius and Fiji observe it for two days.
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Iran has a similar ancient festival called Tirgan, where people traditionally throw water, mirroring Holi's spirit.
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