Tihar

Tihar is an important national festival in Nepal. It is also known as 'Dipawali'. Tihar is celebrated for five days. Tihar is called a 'festival of light'. More than a religious, it is a cultural festival. On the first and the second day, crow and dog are worshipped respectively. On the third day of Tihar Goddess Laxmi is worshipped. Candles and lamps are burnt around the house. People play deusi and bhailo. The fifth or the last day of Tihar is known as 'Bhai-Tika. It is the main event of Tihar festival. On the day, sisters worship their brothers offering Tika and floral garlands. Sisters pray for the long and healthy life of their brothers.

Lhosar

Lhosar is celebrated by the people like Sherpa, Tamang, Gurung etc, They celebrate this festival in the same name but in different times and ways. During festival, people eat variety of foods and dance together at night . This festival binds people together forgetting their sorrow and bitterness.

Chhath

Chhath is the festival to worship the Sun-God. It is celebrated mainly in the Terai on the sixth day of Kartik Shukla Pakshya. On the 5th day of Kartik Shukla people fast throughout the day. They worship the setting Sun that day. Tomorrow people go to the river, pond and lake. They take bath and worship the rising Sun. After worshipping the Sun god, the fasting is over. Then they take variety of food. It is believed that this festival brings happiness, long life to all the members of family.

Eid

It is a great festival of Muslim community. It falls in the month of July. Muslims celebrate this festival to mark New Year.On that day, Muslim people go to the mosque and read Namaz. They greet one another. On that occasion, they wear new dresses and eat variety of food. They also give alms to the poor, disabled and helpless people.

Christmas

Christmas is celebrated by Christians. It is celebrated in the name of Jesus Christ. He was the founder of  Christianity. Christians believe that Christ falls on 25th December. In this festival Christians decorate a tree with colorful papers. This tree is called 'Christmas tree'. On the occasion, Christians put the presents given by their friends and relatives under this tree. During this period, they invite their friends and relatives for the special meal. They also visit thier relatives and friends in return.