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For example, a certain holiday in Nepal can only be for women. The Government of Nepal has decided to grant a Nation-Wide holiday for a total of 35 days in the year 2081 B.S [1] The longest consecutive public holiday in Nepal is during Vijaya Dashami. On this festival, holidays fall consecutively i.e. from Fulpati to Duwadashi for seven days.
The government of Nepal declares the Public holidays all over Nepal during the Chhath festivals. It is a Hindu festival dedicated to the Hindu Sun God, Surya and Chhathi Maiya (ancient Vedic Goddess Usha). The Chhath Puja is performed in order to thank Surya for sustaining life on earth and to request the granting of certain wishes. [12]
8 March – International Women's Day; 29 March – Ghode Jatra; 31 March – Eid al-Fitr; 6 April – Rama Navami; 14 April – Nepali New Year; 24 April – Loktantra Diwas; 1 May – Labour Day; 12 May – Buddha's Birthday; 29 May – Ganatantra Diwas; 7 June – Eid al-Adha; 9 August – Raksha Bandhan; 10 August – Gai Jatra; 16 August ...
Dashain or Bada'dashain, also referred as Vijaya Dashami in Sanskrit, is a major Hindu religious festival in Nepal and the Indian states of Sikkim, West Bengal, Assam, South India, and Sri Lanka. [2] It is also celebrated by other religions of Nepal and elsewhere in the world, [3] including among the Lhotshampa of Bhutan [4] and the Burmese ...
Pages in category "Public holidays in Nepal" The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Jitiya is an important festival of Nepalese married women of Bhojpur, Mithilanchal and Tharu woman of Eastern and Central Nepal. Nepalese women observe Nirjala fast (without water) on this day and break the fast next day on the end of Ashtami. Sometimes, when Ashtami begins in afternoon, women may have to fast for two days.
Swanti (Devanagari: स्वन्ति, Nepal Script:𑐳𑑂𑐰𑐣𑑂𑐟𑐶) is a five-day festival of Nepal which is one of the year's greatest celebrations for the Newar people. It is the Newar version of Tihar or Diwali. The festival highlights the central role of women in the household, and the rituals are related to wishing for ...
Matatirtha Aunsi is a day-long festival in Nepal. This day is celebrated to honor mothers and motherhood. This day is celebrated to honor mothers and motherhood. On this day, people offer sweets, clothes, and other gift items to their mothers. [ 1 ]