Not only in India, Diwali is also a public holiday in these countries of the world, know where and how Diwali is celebrated.

Public Holiday in Various Countries on Diwali : The festival of Diwali is celebrated with great pomp not only in India but in different parts of the world. In our country, houses are decorated with lamps, candles and rangoli on Diwali. This festival starts from Dhanteras and continues till Bhai Dooj. During this time Lakshmi Puja has special significance, people give sweets to each other and burst fireworks.

The importance of Diwali is not only in India but it is also celebrated with great pomp in many countries including Nepal, Bhutan, Malaysia, Singapore, Fiji and Mauritius. In Nepal this festival is mainly celebrated as Tihar. In Malaysia and Singapore, Diwali is known as Deepavali and is an important cultural event for the local Indian community. In many countries, Diwali has also been declared a public holiday.

Diwali: A global celebration

Apart from India, the festival of Diwali is celebrated with great pomp in many other countries also. In Nepal, Diwali is called Tihar or Swanti. The festival lasts for five days, involving various religious rituals and family celebrations. During this time, people decorate their homes and give gifts to each other, thereby spreading the message of love and unity. Diwali in Sri Lanka is celebrated mainly by the Tamil community. There is a tradition of celebrating it with great enthusiasm, which involves preparation of special dishes and cultural programs. People light lamps and decorate houses and temples.

Happens in these countries of the world on Diwali

is a public holiday

Diwali has been declared a public holiday in many countries. It is a public holiday in India, Nepal, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Fiji, Mauritius, Malaysia, Singapore, Suriname, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. Diwali is celebrated as a public holiday in Singapore, especially in Little India. Colorful cultural programs are organized here in which people perform music, dance and various arts. In the United States, some states recognize Diwali as a public holiday. Pennsylvania and New York have included Diwali in the list of school holidays. The White House also has a tradition of lighting lamps on the occasion of Diwali. The festival of Diwali is also celebrated with great pomp in countries like Australia, Canada, Indonesia, Thailand and the United Kingdom.

Just like here on Diwali, people wear new clothes, perform puja at home and give gifts to each other, similarly in many other countries also this festival is celebrated in the same way. However, in recent years there has been a lot of change in the ways of celebrating Diwali. Keeping in mind the safety of the environment, people are now emphasizing on using less firecrackers and choosing eco-friendly lamps.