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Happy Diwali and Bandi Chor Divas
‘Tuhanu Diwali diyan boht both vadhaiyan’
Diwali is celebrated by millions of people in India, Canada and around the world. Hundreds of millions of Hindus celebrate “the Festival of Lights.” Millions of Sikhs, and eople of other faiths, ialso celebrate Diwali.
For Sikhs the festival has added significance as it generally coincides with a Sikh celebration known as Bandi Chhor Divas. In 2024 this takes place on November 1.
Many people will celebrate a five day festival from October 31 to November 5, with the many public celebrations of Diwali in Canada on Saturday, November 2 . However, it may be celebrated at different times, and in different ways, by various groups in India, South Asia, and in the Indian diaspora.
Diwali may also be rendered as Deepavali or Divali.
For more information on Diwali, check out:
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