Diwali

Diwali is a Hindu religious festival of lights and is one of the most important festivals within Hinduism. The festival usually lasts five days, or six in some regions... Wikipedia

• Also called:  Deepavali
• Observed by:  Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, some Buddhists (notably Newar Buddhists)
• Type:  Religious, cultural, seasonal
• Significance:  See below
• Celebrations:  Diya lighting, puja (worship and prayer), havan (fire offering), vrat (fasting), dāna (charity), melā (fairs/shows), home cleansing and decoration, fireworks, gifts, feast and sweets
• Frequency:  Annual
• Related to:  Diwali (Jainism), Bandi Chhor Divas, Tihar, Swanti, Sohrai, Bandna
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo