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Detailed explanation-1: -But did you know, India isn’t the only place that celebrates the festival of lights. Although Diwali is primarily an Indian festival, it is also widely observed in Malaysia, Singapore, Nepal, and Fiji. In fact, in some countries, Diwali is a national holiday.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is home to several religions where people speak different languages, dress differently and have different culture and traditions. India is often called as the land of festivals and fairs where each day is some kind of celebration and there are more festivals celebrated in India than anywhere else in the world.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first successful Festival of India was held in Britain in 1982. Since then India has held many successful festivals in the U.S., France, Soviet Union, Sweden, Japan, Germany and China.

Detailed explanation-4: -Diwali is the biggest and most important festival in India. It is a national festival, like Christmas in Western countries, but it is also celebrated by some non-Hindu communities. Diwali falls in October or November, the celebrations last for 5 days, and they celebrate the triumph of good over evil.