DiwaliDiwali is a Hindu holiday which celebrates an Indian new year. Diwali is mostly celebrated in India, but people in other parts of the world also celebrate it. Did you know that the word Diwali comes from a language called Sanskrit? It means “Row Of Lights”.

More About DiwaliDiwali lasts for about 5 days. Often Diwali occurs in late October or November.

How is Diwali celebrated?During Diwali people fill oil, and light up small lamps called “diyas”. Indian people decorate with diyas in front of their house.

RangoliPeople also draw beautiful and colorful designs called Rangoli .They draw it inside or outside the house during Diwali. To make the design they use either colorful stone dust or colorful flowers. In this picture these people are drawing a rangoli with colorful stone dust

Rangoli Pictures

More About DiwaliDuring Diwali, people often visit friends and family. Then they give each other sweets and gifts. People also send each other Diwali cards. People also set off fireworks during Diwali.

Ancient LegendsIndia has been celebrating Diwali for a long time. There are lots of stories behind Diwali. Diwali symbolizes winning of good over evil, and light over darkness. Diwali is a time of joy and worship.

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