Diwali: Why the Hindu Festival of Lights is spreading around the world
Lamps light streets and fireworks illuminate the night sky with beautiful, colorful designs. Playful rangoli designs dance across floors. The smell of home-cooked sweets wafts through rooms of celebration, as families and friends come together in joy.
It’s the season of Diwali, one of the largest religious festivals in the world. Also known as the Festival of Lights, the celebration stretches back 2,500 years across South Asia.
