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What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated?

What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated?
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Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India, particularly for Hindus, and widely marked by prayers, family gatherings, and the lighting of fireworks.More than one billion people across faiths celebrate it in the worlds most populous nation and its diaspora.The...

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