Lal Loi resembles with the festivals of Makar Sankranti and Lohri celebrated in Punjab and other northern parts of India. To know more watch this video.
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1 Lal Loi is the lesser known Sindhi festival that is mainly observed on the night before Makar Sankranti.
2 Not all Sindhis take part in the celebration of Lal Loi as Tirmoor (the Sindhi name for Makar Sankranti) is believed to be the main festival and this practice is seen as a cleansing of the mind in readiness for the festivities.
3 The Punjabi followers celebrate the same festival but call it by the name Lodi or Lohri. Just like Lohri, Lal Loi is typically celebrated on the same date every year i.e. 13th January. For both the communities, the festival marks the last night of the winter season.
4 The Sindhi followers believe that the focus of this festival should be on getting rid of old belongings.
5 Hence, children and teenagers bring wooden sticks from their grandparents and relatives to lit up a bonfire in the night.
6 On fulfilment of wishes, some women offer coconuts in this bonfire and distributed a Prasad called 'Sesa'. Followers also distribute Boondi Singar along with the pieces of coconut and Rewri.
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