Holi Hai! Colour riot in war-torn Palestine

Inspired by the Hindu spring festival of Holi, Palestinians celebrate the Festival of Colours. A reveller takes part in the festival organized by Palestinian activists in the West Bank city of Ramallah on August 20, 2015. (Reuters/ Mohamad Torokman)

Updated on: Aug 21, 2015 6:15 PM IST

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Inspired by the Hindu spring festival of Holi, Palestinians celebrate the Festival of Colours. A reveller takes part in the festival organized by Palestinian activists in the West Bank city of Ramallah on August 20, 2015. (Reuters/ Mohamad Torokman)

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In a city that has been in the middle of conflict for decades the festival saw revellers young and old come together. (Reuters/ Mohamad Torokman)

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A Palestinian youth covered with coloured powder takes part in the Festival of Colours. (AFP Photo/ Abbas Momani)

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Holding bags of coloured powder, Palestinians enjoy during the Festival of Colours. (Reuters/ Mohamad Torokman)

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The war-torn city celebrated the Festival of Colours with fervour. (AFP Photo/ Abbas Momani)

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Palestinians participate in the Festival of Colours organised in the West Bank city of Ramallah. (AFP Photo/ Abbas Momani)

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Vivid colours paint the landscape as young Palestinians, men and women, enjoy the Festival of Colours. (AFP Photo/ Abbas Momani)