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In anticipation to the likely merging of Indian Holidays with this article I added a short intro to the Zoroastrian segment, though it runs counter to the present format. Though I have been interested in Zoroastrianism for many years, the dates and names are a bit tricky. There are three calendars in use, and more than three languages to deal with (Parsi Gujarati, Avestan, Farsi, Pahlavi....). So anyone who knows the "standards" of the Parsi community please correct me where I have used an archaic Avestan, and/or Irani Zartushti name/date. I also left out minor holy days (after all, every day is technically a holy day in the Zoroastrian calendar!) and didn't mention Hamaspathmaidyem is also a Gahambar to limit confusion.
There could be more festivals included from the other religions as well, and the Hindu list is admitedly short itself - depending on how comprehensive the consensus of users think this article should be, that is. I know there have to be more than three Islamic holidays, though they may not be full-blown "festivals." And as mentioned on the other article's discussion page, there might be a caveat on Holi, which though of Hindu origin has become a secular celebration. I also believe India has a Teacher's Day. In addition, the Parsi observances may not technically be considered festivals, for as I mentioned in the intro to the Zoroastrian section, they are fairly private, close-knit affairs. Perhaps Indian Festivals, Holidays & Religious Observances might be a better title? And speaking of titles: the rest of the segments being Hindu, not Indian; Christian, not Portuguese, etc.; Islamic not Arabic; I thought I would use 'Zoroastrian' because Parsi (Persian) is not the religion itself, but the name given to the Zoroastrians who migrated to India from Iran and so on... Just a pet peeve of mine when the distinction isn't clarified. Though it is true unlike the others they are still exclusively of Persian stock, I was merely making a semantic point.
I also gave Sikhism its own segment. Nothing against Christianity, but it is just a little ethnocentric to give it its own segment for 2 holidays and not the others - but I see this often enough in the Wiki World that I try to rectify the bias whenever I can. However; since Jainism and Buddhism only have one each, "Other" is perhaps appropriate for now - if not a "Dharmic" section hehe.
On an æsthetic note, I believe tables should be considered, as suggested in the aforementioned discussion. Khirad 08:44, 11 Jun 2005 (UTC)
- Intro to Zoroastrian on this page runs counter to current format which is plain listing of holidays/festivals in India. Would it not be better to move this article to India or Religions of India? Unless objected to, I am planning to move it soon. Ashish G 17:43, 15 February 2006 (UTC)
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[edit] Just a thought
It may be helpful for some people, like myself, if the festivals were brought with a timeline. As I understand certain celebrations take place on different dates depending on the calendar, but there a time frame may be helpful.
[edit] Dates
would indeed be fabulous, if not in a timeline maybe at least displayed in the (sorted) list and on the following pages
[edit] should india have the number of public holidays we have currently
In my opinion,india should not have the number of holidays what we have now because i feel india is a secular country and the religious holidays wouldnt be utilised by al the religious people at the same time
[edit] Unofficial Holidays
Does Valentine's day and April Fool Day qualify as public holidays? I am not sure if any state observes the mentioned days as holidays. This section should be removed.
