Phnom Penh (FN), Oct. 21 – Countries around the world celebrate a variety of festivals rooted in diverse traditions. In Nepal, public holidays play a key role in reinforcing national pride, rooted in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, just as Islamic holidays do in countries like Iran and Egypt.

Nepal has 35 national holidays, followed by Indonesia with 28, Iran 26, Sri Lanka 25, Bangladesh and Egypt 22, Cambodia 21, Argentina and Lebanon 19, and Colombia and the Philippines 18.

These holidays provide a significant boost to tourism, driving travel and stimulating local industries, particularly hospitality.

Beyond their economic and cultural significance, public holidays give people time to reconnect with family and friends, strengthening the social bonds that support community life.

This article was originally published on World Visualized.
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