SSC
INDIAN CULTURE
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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.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is Igas festival. There is a tradition of celebrating Bagwal (Igas) in Uttarakhand. It is believed that news of Lord Ram returning to Ayodhya reached the hills 11 days late hence the festival is celebrated 11 days after Diwali.
Detailed explanation-3: -Since then, Diwali has been celebrated on a grand scale in America. In fact, in 2021, the US government introduced the Diwali Day Act to declare the festival a federal holiday.
Detailed explanation-4: -Diwali/Deepavali is not a public holiday. It falls on Sunday, November 12, 2023 and most businesses follow regular Sunday opening hours in United Kingdom. Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is referred as the “Festival of Lights".