Deewali

By Marco Christiansen | Jun 21, 2021

Celebration of Lights & New Beginning

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Oldest Festival in the World

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Darkest Night of the Year

Diwali is the darkest night of the year - as per the Hindu Lunar calendar

Family & Community Bonding

Diwali is a time for families to come together, share meals, exchange gifts, and strengthen bonds.

Celebrated by over 1 Billion

Deewali is celebrated by over 1 Billion people across the world Largest celebration outside India takes place in Leicester, England

New Beginnings

Diwali is an auspicious time for new beginnings. People often clean and decorate their homes, buy new clothes, and start new ventures during this time,

Row of Lights

The word "Diwali" comes from the Sanskrit words "deepa" (lamp) and "avali" (row), meaning "row of lights."

20-30 Billion $ Economic Contribution

Estimated spending during Deewali is $20-30 billion

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