The festival for new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, Diwali will be kicking off today. With the ongoing lockdown in England, Sikhs, Hindus and Jains across the country will be finding ways to celebrate safely.
Traditions usually include setting off fireworks, lighting oil lamps, and visiting relatives, but the festival will have to be celebrated differently this year.
If you’re unsure what the origins of Diwali are, here’s everything you need to know… When is Diwali this year? The date for Diwali changes every year to coincide with the new moon and the end of the summer harvest.
The third day, known as main Diwali, is the festival’s climax and is a national holiday in some countries. This year, the festival began on
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