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What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated?

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The Independent Nov 06, 16:18

What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated?

What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated? Diwali, India’s most important festival, is celebrated by more than a billion people, including Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists - Bookmark Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your...

PBS NewsHour Nov 07, 23:01

What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated?

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India, particularly for Hindus, and widely marked by prayers, family gatherings and the lighting of fireworks. More than one billion people across faiths celebrate it in the world's most populous nation and its diaspora. The name Diwali comes from "Deepavali," meaning "a row of lights." Celebrants...

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ABC News World Nov 06, 17:40

What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated?

What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated? Diwali, India’s most important festival, is celebrated by more than a billion people, including Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India, particularly for Hindus, and widely marked by prayers, family gatherings and the lighting of...

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