Deepavali
(South India, Malaysia, Singapore) Diwali; the Hindu "festival of light" observed in October and November.
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(South India, Malaysia, Singapore) Diwali; the Hindu "festival of light" observed in October and November.
Diwali, also known as Deepavali and the Hindu “Festival of Lights,” is one of India's most widely celebrated holidays.
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