Culture
Festivals of the World
20 iconic festivals from around the world with country of origin, timing, type, description, and estimated attendance.
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Festival↕ | Country↕ | Month↕ | Type↕ | Description↕ | Attendance Estimate↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diwali | India | October-November | Religious / Cultural | Hindu festival of lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness with oil lamps, fireworks, and sweets | 1 billion+ |
| Eid ul-Fitr | Worldwide (Islamic) | Varies (lunar) | Religious | Celebration marking the end of Ramadan fasting with communal prayers, feasts, and charity | 1.8 billion+ |
| Chinese New Year | China | January-February | Cultural | Lunar new year celebration with dragon dances, red envelopes, fireworks, and family reunions | 1.4 billion+ |
| Carnival (Rio) | Brazil | February-March | Cultural | World's largest carnival with samba parades, elaborate costumes, and street parties in Rio de Janeiro | 5 million |
| Holi | India | March | Religious / Cultural | Hindu festival of colors celebrating spring with colored powder throwing, water guns, and bonfires | 500 million+ |
| Oktoberfest | Germany | September-October | Cultural | World's largest beer festival in Munich with traditional Bavarian music, food, and beer tents | 6 million |
| Mardi Gras | United States | February-March | Cultural / Religious | New Orleans celebration before Lent with parades, jazz music, beads, and masquerade balls | 1.4 million |
| Day of the Dead | Mexico | November | Cultural / Religious | Mexican tradition honoring deceased loved ones with altars, marigolds, sugar skulls, and family gatherings | 100 million+ |
| Thanksgiving | United States | November | Cultural | American holiday of gratitude celebrated with turkey dinner, family gatherings, and the Macy's parade | 330 million |
| Christmas Markets | Germany / Europe | December | Cultural / Religious | Traditional European outdoor markets with handmade gifts, mulled wine, gingerbread, and festive lights | 200 million+ |
| Basant | Pakistan | February | Cultural | Kite-flying festival celebrating the arrival of spring in Punjab with colorful kites, music, and yellow attire | 10 million |
| Nowruz | Iran / Central Asia | March | Cultural | Persian New Year marking the spring equinox with Haft-sin table, family visits, and 13-day celebrations | 300 million+ |
| Songkran | Thailand | April | Cultural / Religious | Thai New Year water festival with city-wide water fights, temple visits, and merit-making ceremonies | 10 million |
| Hanami | Japan | March-April | Cultural | Japanese tradition of cherry blossom viewing with picnics under sakura trees in parks and gardens | 60 million+ |
| La Tomatina | Spain | August | Cultural | Massive tomato-throwing street fight in Buñol, Valencia, using over 150 tons of ripe tomatoes | 20000 |
| Running of the Bulls | Spain | July | Cultural | San Fermín festival in Pamplona where participants run alongside charging bulls through narrow streets | 1 million |
| Glastonbury | United Kingdom | June | Music / Cultural | World's largest greenfield music and performing arts festival held at Worthy Farm in Somerset | 210000 |
| Burning Man | United States | August-September | Cultural / Art | Annual gathering in Black Rock Desert, Nevada, centered on community, art, self-expression, and radical inclusion | 80000 |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | China | September-October | Cultural | Chinese harvest festival celebrating the full moon with mooncakes, lanterns, and family reunions | 1.4 billion+ |
| Shab-e-Barat | Pakistan / Islamic world | Varies (lunar) | Religious | Night of fortune observed with prayers, visiting graves of loved ones, and distributing sweets and food | 500 million+ |
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