Source: CNN
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA, January 4, 2002: Conflicting dates for holidays this year have Christians, Hindus and Muslims in Guyana asking how to honor all religious traditions without rescheduling some celebrations in the South American country. This year, the Hindu festival of Phagwah, Holi, which joyously celebrates spring and the Hindu new year, falls on the same day as the Christians’ solemn Good Friday — March 29. After many letters from readers debating whether some holidays should be rescheduled, the Stabroek News newspaper took a position in an editorial Friday, saying it is a major challenge for multi-faith societies such as Guyana. “There can be no question of any religious holiday being moved to another date,” the newspaper said. “We just have to adapt to the situation and find ways of ensuring there is no unnecessary friction.”