Church leaders in a Christian-majority state in northeast India have urged the provincial government to reschedule the concluding ceremony of a popular cherry blossom festival slated for a Sunday.
The Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival is one of the grandest celebrations in Meghalaya state showcasing music, fashion, literature, and culture. It draws tourists from around the globe and will take place from Nov. 17 to 19 this year.

Bandel Basilica Inspires Religious Harmony Across Faiths
The Basilica of the Holy Rosary, popularly known as Bandel Church in West Bengal, continues to attract thousands of pilgrims from different faiths, standing as


