Around a billion people worldwide celebrate Diwali. Here are some celebrations happening in San Diego County.
Women shop on the eve of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in Jammu, India, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024.Diwali is one of Hinduism's most important festivals, dedicated to the worship of the goddess of wealth Lakshmi.
In the coming days, Diwali, also known as Deepvali, or the Hindu festival of lights will be celebrated by around 1 billion people worldwide, including the U.S.Diwali is often a celebration associated with hope and the victory of good over evil. It’s not just celebrated by Indians and Hindus — Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists also celebrate Diwali.
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