Travel News Desk,The whole world is currently waiting for the new year. People have now started saying goodbye to the year 2023. It is said that the New Year brings with it new hopes, new relationships and new opportunities. This is the reason why people send messages full of good wishes to each other wishing for auspicious New Year. But you will be surprised to know that there are many neighboring countries of India which do not celebrate the New Year on January 1. On New Year’s Eve, there is a festive atmosphere and parties are organized at many places. Actually, New Year is celebrated on 1 January according to the Gregorian calendar and this calendar is prevalent in the world. Let us know in which countries New Year is not celebrated on this day.
Saudi Arab
Most countries including Saudi Arabia and UAE celebrate New Year according to the Islamic calendar. The date of the Islamic New Year or Ras as-Sanah al-Hijriyya varies every year. It is believed that on this day Prophet Mohammad migrated from Mecca to Medina.
China
In China, only moon based calendar is considered. You will be surprised to know that in China it is matched with the sun-based calendar every three years. Chinese New Year falls between 20 January and 20 February.
Thailand
Thailand, the favorite country of people all over the world, also does not celebrate New Year on January 1. New Year is celebrated here on 13 or 14 April. In Thai language it is called Songkran. On this day people bathe each other with cold water.
Russia and Ukraine
People of India’s friendly countries Russia and Ukraine also do not celebrate New Year on the first date. In both these countries, New Year is celebrated at these places on 14th January.
Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka also Naya Saath is celebrated in mid-April. The first day of the new year is called Aluth. On this day people take bath by mixing natural things.
