Diwali 2023: 10 countries that celebrate the festival of lights
IndonesiaDiwali is celebrated with great pomp and show in Indonesia. Almost all of the ceremonies conducted during this occasion are similar to those performed in India.
FijiDiwali is celebrated with great zeal and excitement in Fiji because of the large Indian population there.
MauritiusDiwali is widely celebrated in Mauritius because the Hindu community in the Island nation accounts for about half of the population.
MalaysiaOn Diwali, people in Malaysia start their day with an oil bath and then offer prayers in the temple. Diwali in Malaysia is known as Hari Diwali.
Sri LankaDiwali in Sri Lanka is a big deal. People here celebrate the festival with much enthusiasm. Like India, they also light lamps and distribute sweets.
NepalDiwali, known as Tihar in Nepal, is celebrated with great zeal. Gifts are exchanged, dwellings are decorated with lights, and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi.
SingaporeSingapore marks this occasion with great enthusiasm and fervour.
Thailand In Thailand, Diwali is known as Lam Kriyongh, and the event is quite similar to Diwali celebrations in India. Fireworks are a treat to watch here
CanadaAlthough Diwali is not a national holiday in Canada, the celebrations there are huge.
United KingdomMany cities in the United Kingdom, including Leichester and Birminghal, celebrate Diwali in big style. This is due to the large number of Indian populations there.