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What to Know About Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights

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By: Mike Ives
6 November 2026 at 07:31
The biggest public holiday in India features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets.

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People lighting traditional earthen oil lamps during the Diwali celebrations in New Delhi last year.
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