Halloween is celebrated worldwide on October 31 every year. Especially in Western countries, preparations start months in advance to celebrate this day.
But in the last few years, the trend of celebrating this day has increased not only in the rest of the world but also in some Muslim countries.
On this day, children, adults, and old people take different forms, thus they take on scary forms. They scare each other.
This day is also known as the day of jinns and witches. This is the reason why people wear terrible looks on this day.
In Pakistan too, preparations for this day start from the middle of October.
Because of this, scary costumes, scary masks, structures, wigs, bloody teeth, and various items are available in supermarkets, markets, and shopping malls.
Nowadays, the practice of celebrating these kinds of festivals has also increased in children’s schools and colleges. Most of the buyers of these products in the market are parents.
What is the date of Halloween?
Halloween Day is celebrated on October 31. Its history is associated with the ancient Celtic festival ‘Swan’.
It commemorated the beginning of winter, the harvest, and the return of the souls of men. During this time, people tried to ward off the spirits by burning fires and wearing different clothes.
They also distributed terrible sweets. Over time, the festival has become more recreational and commercial, incorporating many cultural elements.
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