Diwali is a massive festival celebrated by millions of people around the world. Each year, the five-day festival is celebrated to mark the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.
The festival begins today - just a few days after Halloween - and is dominantly celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains. Read more: Piers Morgan questions why lockdown should stop for Christmas Traditions include celebrating with food, presents, lighting candles and setting off fireworks.
Diwali, to put it simply, is the festival of light - the word itself comes from the Sanskrit for "row of lights." For many festival-goers Diwali is celebrated in honour of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.
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