08/11/2021
Traditionally known as Deepavali, this is one of the many festivals celebrated by people of different faiths in India, including Hindus, Jains and Sikhs. Many people with South Asian heritage in other parts of the world also celebrate Diwali. Diwali has ties to multiple religious stories across several faiths, so the meanings that people associate with Diwali may vary. In broad terms, it often represents the triumph of light over darkness. ..
Traditions:
-Many lights and oil lamps are lit on the streets and in houses
-People visit their relatives and have feasts
-Fireworks and festivities are an essential part of the occasion
-Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, is worshipped as the bringer of blessings for the new year