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Mosques to worship. Eid is the main festival of Muslims. Christians visit
Church and celebrate Christmas. Similarly the Kirati people visit Mang
Him and celebrate Udhauli and Ubhauli. We also participate on such
festivals curiously.

People wear traditional dress such as Daura-Surwal, Ghelek, Dhoti-
kurtha, etc. on special occasions. The main occupations of the people
is agriculture. They also work in industries. The surplus foodstuffs and
things are supplied to other districts.

There are many religious places in my district. The Mai Temple, Krishna
Temple, Arjun Dhara Temple, The Biratpokhari are some of the holy as

well as historical places of my district. There is a Martyrs Memorial Park
at Kerkha, which is recently inaugurated. People from other districts also
visit to pay homage to the martyrs.

Glossary

curiously - in a way that shows eagerness to know or learn
something
diverse - showing a great deal of variety; very different
existing - in existence or operation at the current time
harmony - the quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole
homage - show respect or honour
martyrs - people who sacrifice life for the sake of one’s country

holy - sacred
mosques - place where Muslims pray

Note to the teacher: Ask every student to describe any rite or ritual observed by his / her family.

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