Summer solstice occurs every year in each hemisphere, when one of the poles of the Earth has maximum inclination towards the sun. The result is that the sun reaches its highest position in the sky, leading to the longest day of the year. For thousands of years, Sankranti has drawn people together for ancient celebrations, from meetings in Stonhenge to romantic rituals in Belarus.

In the Northern Hemisphere, many cultures celebrate Summer Around the time of summer solstice, which often falls on 20, 21 or 22 June. Sweden Perhaps the most famous destination for midsummer function (and even more than Americans Ari Ester’s 2019 film, Midsomor Kill theaters). But passengers may attend the Sankranti festival worldwide, including Spain’s Catalan region, Austrian Alps and Sierra Nevada Dey Santa Marta of Colombia.

Below, see to go to eight locations during Summer Solstice 2025 – as well as when local mirmeging is done and what is expected.

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