Nov 6, 2023, 02:59 PM IST

Countries other than India that celebrate diwali 

Deepika Shakya

Nepal 

Diwali is known as 'tihar' in nepal, Tihar is celebrated for 5 days and each day different animal is worshipped

Canada 

Diwali is celebrated by the Indian and South Asian people in Canada with various cultural events, dance performances, and community gatherings

Malaysia 

Diwali is celebrated for five days in malaysia by hindu communities. It involves prayers, fasting and traditional rituals

New Zealand

The festival is an opportunity for people of Indian and South Asian descent to share their rich traditions with the wider community

Singapore 

Singapore has significant Indian population, who decorates the streets with colourful decorative hangings and rangolis 

Sri Lanka 

In Sri Lanka diwali is celebrated  by tamil community. It involves the lighting of oil lamps and special prayers at temples

Trinidad 

Mark the occasion with cultural performances, music, and the lighting of diyas