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When Is Tibetan New Year (Losar) 2025?

Subject: Static GK (General Knowledge)

Book: Festivals & Dates Queries

Losar 2025 might begin around Sunday, March 2 (lunar-based). Tibetan and Himalayan communities celebrate with special prayers, incense, and feasting. Families greet each other saying “Tashi Delek,” symbolizing good luck for the coming year. The festival fosters cultural identity and spiritual reflection.

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