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Diwali noun[ C or U ] (alsoDivali)uk /dɪˈwɑː.li/ us /dɪˈwɑː.li/ a festival in October or November that is a celebration of light and of hope for the following year, celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains: 排灯节(印度教秋季节日) Diwali is also known as the Festival of Lights. As children, we always celebrated Diwali. These tea light holders make a beautiful gift for Diwali. Besides celebrating the victory of good over evil and light over darkness, Diwali celebrates knowledge over ignorance. It's the family's first Diwali with their new temple, called a mandir. Today the children will chant Diwali prayers in Sanskrit. This year the school will be celebrating Divali. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Religious festivals advent All Saints' Day All Souls' Day ascension Ascension Day Day of the Dead Divali Easter Easter Day Easter Sunday Hejira Hijrah holy day Holy Week Purim Ramadan Rosh Hashanah saint's day Shrove Tuesday the holiday season
Another Hindu celebration is Diwali, the festival of lights. |