The five-day festival of lights known as Diwali unites people in a variety of ways, from feasting to watching fireworks, during the Hindu calendar month of Kartik. Discover 5 ways that people are celebrating Diwali today by joining in the festivities...
Diwali is celebrated with family and friends by cooking and eating while doing so. Indian cuisine is prepared and shared by people, including a variety of sweet and savory treats.
To celebrate Diwali, lights and diyas (lamps) are also lit in homes and throughout the streets. As demonstrated here, a group of people can release lanterns into the sky as a sign of celebration.
During the Diwali celebrations, giving and receiving gifts, such as sweets, clothing, jewelry, and firecrackers, can be a significant part of the festivities.