INDIA, November 12, 2020 (Times Now News): In a matter of a few days, Diwali will be celebrated. The festival of lights is the perfect time to rejoice and celebrate good over evil and going towards light from any kind of darkness engulfing us at the moment. Known for firecrackers and beautiful decorations with Rangoli and lamps, it is a festival that is widely loved by many. Not just in India, but this is celebrated with great pomp and show all across the world. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the festivities will be muted. In many states in India, firecrackers have been banned keeping in mind the public’s health. However, the day can still be made special with all the beautiful details that go about in making our surroundings look festive.
In many countries, there is a significant amount of Hindu population living there for years on end. Right from Singapore to Fiji, the day is observed with a lot of enthusiasm. Popularly known as Deepavali there, the festival is celebrated by the many Hindus who live in Singapore. An area called Little India is decorated beautifully with lights all around the street. Malaysia also has a large Hindu population like its neighbor, Singapore. There, it is known as Hari Diwali and it is considered a federal public holiday in the country. The festival is celebrated there in a similar way how it is celebrated in India. In Nepal, Diwali is celebrated as Tihar. And with a large number of Hindus living in the country, Fiji also celebrates Diwali enthusiastically. It is a national holiday as well. Other countries like the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Australia, Indonesia, and many others who have a significant number of Hindus celebrate the festival with great joy.
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