Diwali is a holiday celebrated by a number of religions, representing the spiritual victory of good overcoming evil. The festival is largely linked to Lakshmi - the goddess of prosperity.
Though the holiday is mostly associated with Hinduism, millions of Sikhs and Jains from all over the world also celebrate it.
Every year, Diwali is celebrated during the Hindu Lunisolar month of Katrika. This falls between mid-October and mid-November.
Often referred to as the 'five-day festival of lights', 2020’s Diwali began on Thursday November 12, with the main day of celebrations taking place on Saturday.
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