Festivals in June
The following are some of the important festivals in June
Id Ul Zuha (07 June 2025)- This is a celebration of the end of the month-long Ramzan season of fasting among Muslims. This three-day festival is celebrated upon the sighting of the moon. Grand feasts and the purchase of new clothes mark the occasion.
Father's Day (15th June 2025)- We often think about how our mothers are important to us and thereby tend to often forget the sacrifice made by our fathers and the love and care bestowed by them on us. Father's Day is the occasion when we show our love and respect to our fathers. This day is celebrated all across the globe and is dedicated to all the fathers, to make them feel special.
Sao Joao Feast of St John the Baptist (23 June 2025) - This is a popular festival of Goa. The celebrations include men jumping in overflowing wells to recover bottles of Feni which is local alcohol. Other events observed are music, dance and boat races.
Sindhu Darshan Festival (23 June 2025 to 27 June 2025) - This is a celebration of the Sindhu River also known as the Indus. This celebration is a portrayal of the river for its cultural and social impact on the life of Indian society.
Rath Yatra (27 June 2025) - This is a famous temple festival of Orissa held at the Jagannath Temple of Puri. The festival takes place with three chariots or Raths in which the idol of Lord Jagannath, his sister Subhadra and brother Balbhadra is taken out in a procession to their summer temple for a week-long festival. The ropes of the chariots or Rathas are pulled by devotees who gather in huge numbers from different places.
Last Updated on : December 24, 2024