A Study of Social, Religious, Economic and Political Significance of Festivals

Abstract

Festivals are considered to be a symbol of cultural and religious unity and national identity of any country and nation, which are celebrated with great enthusiasm by living nations because these festivals give them a unique and separate status from other nations.   Festivals also play an important role in fulfilling the physical and material needs of man, as it is the natural requirement of human nature to live together. Festivals are a natural need of human beings, under which they also become dependent. A review of different countries and religions reveals that each festival either commemorates an important historical event, is associated with a person's caste or is associated with a religious ceremony. Festivals are a reflection of religion. Through them, spiritual and moral benefits are obtained as well as distribution of wealth and resources, tolerance, love and brotherhood, promotion of social relations and opportunities to share in each other's pain and suffering are also available.   Organizing various festivals in the Islamic society to thank the blessings of Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala, these days of joy and happiness are actually a source of thanksgiving. The basis of festivals in Islam is based on spirituality unlike other religions. The way of celebrating Islamic festivals is unique because in Islamic festivals there are remembrances and prayers. Everything Muslims do is for the pleasure and pleasure of Allah Ta'ala. Festivals reflect the historical traditions of a society and region and its present moral, economic and social condition and trends. They have many economic and social purposes. But in modern times, they have been limited to mere sports spectacles, wrong reflection of our culture and traditions, and such festivals which neither reflect the traditions nor have any A picture of the mental state of the nation is visible. It is necessary to create awareness among the public about the real positive objectives of these festivals and to try as much as possible to avoid the aspect of luxury that has arisen in these festivals. Religious leadership, teachers and serious circles of the country. By holding seminars on the real economic, social and traditional importance of the festivals of the Muslim society, highlight their purpose and publicize it among the students and the society so that real and positive goals are achieved.

Keywords: Cultural Unity, Religious Significance, Economic Impact, Social Benefits, Historical Traditions, Public Awareness