NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Festivals in Fiji

Public holidays in Fiji reflect the country's cultural diversity. As a multiracial and multicultural nation, Fijis culture is a rich mosaic of indigenous, Indian, and European traditions. ...

Categories: Public holidays of Fiji January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... This article is about January 1st in the Gregorian calendar. ... Holi is an annual Hindu spring festival. ... This article is about the Hindu religion; for other meanings of the word, see Hindu (disambiguation). ... Easter is the most important holiday of the Christian year, observed in March, April, or May each year to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead after his death by crucifixion (see Good Friday), which Christians believe happened at about this time of year around AD 30-33. ... Christianity is an Abrahamic religion based on the life, teachings, death by crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth as described in the New Testament. ... May 30 is the 150th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (151st in leap years). ... Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day (commonly known as Ratu Sukuna Day) is a national public holiday in Fiji. ... Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna (22 April 1888-30 May 1958) was a Fijian chief, scholar, soldier, and statesman. ... The Constitution of the Republic of the Fiji Islands dates from 1997. ... A Muslim is a believer in or follower of Islam. ... Muhammad (Arabic محمد, also transliterated Mohammad, Mohammed, and formerly Mahomet, following the Latin) is revered by Muslims as the final prophet of God. ... Lautoka is the second largest city of Fiji. ... October 10 is the 283rd day of the year (284th in Leap years). ... 1874 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1970 was a common year starting on Thursday. ... Diwali taking place in a rural area Dīpãvali (also transliterated Deepavali; Sanskrit: row of lights) or Diwãli (contracted spelling) is the Hindu festival of lights, held on the final day of the Vikram calendar, one type of a Hindu calendar that is followed by North Indians. ... Lakshmi is also an actress in South Indian films. ... December 25 is the 359th day of the year (360th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 6 days remaining. ... Christmas (literally, the Mass of Christ) is a holiday in the Christian calendar, usually observed on December 25, which celebrates the birth of Jesus. ...