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Oktoberfest is not exactly a religious festival but a carnival held annually in Munich, Germany.
The festival is celebrated with parades, music, dancing, and, most importantly, drinking beers. It is held for 16 days from mid-September every year to the first Sunday of October. However, if the first Sunday of October falls before the third day, the festival continues until October 3.
Over 6 million people visit the festival annually to enjoy the amusement rides and music. People from around Germany visit the festival, while international visitors from other parts of Europe, North and South America, and Asia are also in impressive numbers.
While there is no religious significance to Oktoberfest, the tradition dates back to October 12, 1810, when King Ludwig I married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen and invited citizens of Munich to celebrate the royal wedding.
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