{"id":4871,"date":"2024-10-14T13:31:43","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T13:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/?p=4871"},"modified":"2025-06-27T07:34:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T07:34:13","slug":"diwali-celebrations-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/diwali-celebrations-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Countries Celebrating the Festival of Lights"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4871\" class=\"elementor elementor-4871\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bc8267e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bc8267e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-80d3117\" data-id=\"80d3117\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ce0136 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ce0136\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='code-block code-block-5' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.raynatours.com\/visas\/malaysia-visa?utm_source=Malaysiavisa&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=seosmallsites\" rel=\"nofollow\"  target=\"_blank\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/malaysia-travel-banner.jpg\" alt=\"Malaysia Visa Banner\" width=\"800\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/malaysia-travel-banner.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/malaysia-travel-banner-300x38.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/malaysia-travel-banner-150x19.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">The Festival of Lights, or Diwali, is a celebration observed beyond national borders. The night sky sparkles with colourful lights and the aroma of Indian delicacies fills the air. Diwali is a celebration that brings joy and brightness. Diwali has spread far and wide and is currently celebrated in many parts of the world.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Let us explore what countries celebrate Diwali outside India.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/diwali-celebrations-around-the-world\/#History_and_Significance_of_Diwali\" >History and Significance of Diwali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/diwali-celebrations-around-the-world\/#Countries_Celebrating_Diwali_Around_the_World\" >Countries Celebrating Diwali Around the World<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/diwali-celebrations-around-the-world\/#Tips_for_Celebrating_Diwali_Abroad\" >Tips for Celebrating Diwali Abroad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/diwali-celebrations-around-the-world\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_and_Significance_of_Diwali\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">History and Significance of Diwali<br \/><br \/><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">The history and mythology of ancient India are fundamental to Diwali. The origins can be found in several narratives. The most popular is from the Hindu epic Ramayana, in which Lord Rama, his brother Lakshmana, and his wife Sita return to their kingdom of Ayodhya following a 14-year exile. To welcome him, the people of Ayodhya lit oil lamps across the city, illuminating the night in celebration.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Diwali represents the victory of hope over despair, knowledge over ignorance, and light over darkness. People light diyas, exchange presents, and feast on traditional sweets.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Countries_Celebrating_Diwali_Around_the_World\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Countries Celebrating Diwali Around the World<br \/><br \/><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Here is a look at places around the world that celebrate Diwali.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-176e144 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"176e144\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b569354\" data-id=\"b569354\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-e9b8093 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e9b8093\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-9dcbd96\" data-id=\"9dcbd96\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22c1b11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22c1b11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">1)Thailand<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/strong><\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4885\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/thailand-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Diwali in Thailand\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/thailand-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/thailand-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/thailand.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">The capital of Thailand, Bangkok, is home to a large number of Indian immigrants. Diwali is observed there with cultural events, dance shows, and decorations. The Diwali Cruise is something you ought to experience if you are in Bangkok around Diwali. There will be festive music and cuisine on the boat, with dhol specialist King Waari and DJ Chai Singh.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Best Diwali Event in Thailand &#8211;<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"> Diwali Cruise, Bangkok<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">When &#8211;<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"> 31 October 2024<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-98d6d23\" data-id=\"98d6d23\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e4bcd73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e4bcd73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>2)Australia<br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4889\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/australia-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Diwali In Australia\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/australia-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/australia-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/australia.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Australia celebrates Diwali with great grandeur in cities like Sydney and Melbourne. The Indian community hosts big events featuring cultural performances and fireworks. Homes are decked with lights and rangolis. Special prayers and lighting ceremonies are held in temples and community centres.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Best Diwali Event in USA &#8211; <\/strong>Federation Square Diwali Festival, Melbourne<br \/><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>When &#8211;<\/strong> 31 October 2024<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5d347d6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5d347d6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a8ef8a\" data-id=\"4a8ef8a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-65932b8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"65932b8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e4c43ed\" data-id=\"e4c43ed\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77665a1 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77665a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">3) Malaysia<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/strong><\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1974\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Deepavali-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Deepavali in Malaysia\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Deepavali-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Deepavali.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">There is a large Indian community in Malaysia. One of the liveliest Malaysia cultural festivals is Diwali. It is observed nationwide with joyful gatherings, traditional cuisine, and colourful lights. The well-known Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur attract hundreds of people to the temple. Diwali in Malaysia includes lighting lamps, sharing traditional Indian sweets, and holding public events where individuals of different ethnicities can participate. If you plan to celebrate Diwali in Malaysia, ensure you meet the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/your-complete-travel-requirement-guide-to-malaysia\/\">Malaysia travel requirements<\/a> and apply for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/\">Malaysia Visit Visa<\/a> ahead of time.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Best Diwali Event in Malaysia &#8211;<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"> Deepavali Carnival, Kuala Lumpur<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">When &#8211;<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"> 23 October to 30 October 2024<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6ac18c5\" data-id=\"6ac18c5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ad81da elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ad81da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">4) Singapore<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/strong><\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4893\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/singapore-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"Diwali In Singapore\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/singapore-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/singapore-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.malaysiavisa.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/singapore.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">The streets of Little India, a lively neighbourhood, are decked with lights and decorations that attract locals and tourists. Deepavali is recognised as a national holiday by the Singaporean government and is one of the most anticipated festivals in the city. Temples are lit by oil lamps, and families plan feasts to honour the gods and celebrate with their loved ones. Diwali in Singapore features shopping, light shows, and fireworks adding to the festivities.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Best Diwali Event in Singapore &#8211;<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"> Deepavali in Little India, Singapore<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">When &#8211;<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"> 29 October 29 to 3 November 2024<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-359e921 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"359e921\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a65d6b2\" data-id=\"a65d6b2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-007043b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"007043b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1c2458c\" data-id=\"1c2458c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b9f0e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b9f0e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">5) Nepal<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Diwali is celebrated as Tihar in Nepal, an Indian neighbour. The second day of Tihar, known<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">as Kukur Tihar, is dedicated to dogs. They are adored and decorated with garlands. Homes<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">are decorated with oil lamps, colourful rangolis, and flowers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Best Diwali Event in Nepal &#8211;<\/strong> Grand Tihar Festival, Kathmandu<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>When &#8211;<\/strong> 30 October to 5 November 2024<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2d96688\" data-id=\"2d96688\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ec1a4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0ec1a4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">6) Guyana<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Guyana, a country in South America, celebrates Diwali with great enthusiasm. Diwali is a national holiday in Guyana. Homes and public areas are decorated with oil lamps. The Indo-Guyanese community organises religious rituals, prayers, and cultural events. Families celebrate Diwali by cleaning their homes, preparing sweets, and hosting feasts.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Best Diwali Event in Guyana &#8211;<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"> Diwali Puja in Georgetown, Cupertino Memorial Park<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">When &#8211;<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"> 31 October 2024<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-36405d5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"36405d5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4c3ea36\" data-id=\"4c3ea36\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-b7b1f7c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b7b1f7c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-22ae411\" data-id=\"22ae411\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfa1066 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bfa1066\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">7) South Africa<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">There is a large Indian community in South Africa. Lighting lamps, doing pujas, and setting off fireworks are ways people celebrate the holiday. Public celebrations feature colourful fireworks displays, cultural shows, and culinary festivals in Durban. It is the centre of the Indian community in South Africa.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Best Diwali Event in South Africa &#8211;<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"> Gauteng Diwali Festival, Johannesburg<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">When &#8211;<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"> 31 October 31 to 1 November 2024<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-92955b3\" data-id=\"92955b3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b69fab2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b69fab2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">8) United Kingdom<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">The UK celebrates Diwali in a very colourful way in places like London, Leicester, and Birmingham. Diwali celebration is one of the greatest outside of India, where millions gather on Belgrave Road to watch the huge light displays, cultural performances, and fireworks. The festival has become an integral part of British culture.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Best Diwali Event in United Kingdom &#8211;<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"> Abbey Park Leicester Diwali 2024, Leicester<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">When &#8211;<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"> 31 October 2024<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f1daa8d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f1daa8d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9266d98\" data-id=\"9266d98\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1938889 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1938889\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e9209c6\" data-id=\"e9209c6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7000724 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7000724\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">9) United States<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Diwali has become a popular holiday in cities such as New York, Chicago, Houston, and San Francisco. Diwali is celebrated in Edison, New Jersey, and the Bay Area with large-scale events such as fairs, fireworks, and community gatherings.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Best Diwali Event in USA &#8211;<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"> Bay Area Diwali, Cupertino Memorial Park<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">When &#8211;<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"> 12 October 2024<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-b78a8a5\" data-id=\"b78a8a5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca0dd44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca0dd44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">10) Canada<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Diwali is celebrated in cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary. Public celebrations often include temple visits, fireworks, and cultural events. Many local businesses and communities host events that bring people of different backgrounds together.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Best Diwali Event in USA &#8211; <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Diwali Fest Vancouver, Vancouver<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">When &#8211;<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"> 31 October 2024<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5e9ef5f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5e9ef5f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d9e7602\" data-id=\"d9e7602\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98f21b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"98f21b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Celebrating_Diwali_Abroad\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Tips for Celebrating Diwali Abroad<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\"><br \/>If you intend to celebrate Diwali in one of these countries that celebrate Diwali, here are some suggestions to make your trip unforgettable.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">1) Diwali is celebrated differently in each country. Be open to experiencing how each country adds a cultural twist to the festival.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">2) Numerous cities with large Indian populations host Diwali celebrations that feature cultural shows, food vendors, and fireworks.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">3) Certain nations have laws prohibiting the usage of oil lamps or fireworks. To prevent fines or penalties, make sure you are aware of any applicable local rules.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">4) Respect the traditions and rituals of the religious ceremony, even if you are not participating.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">5) If you are travelling to celebrate Diwali in a foreign country, make sure to research where is Diwali celebrated in the world and adjust your schedule accordingly. Visas may need to be obtained ahead of time for certain locations, including Singapore and Malaysia.<\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var( --e-global-color-text );\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var( --e-global-color-text );\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p><h2 style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">FAQs<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">1) In what parts of the world are big public celebrations held for Diwali?<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">In nations including the UK, the US, and Canada, Diwali is observed with big public celebrations that frequently include parades, fireworks, and cultural performances.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">2) How do non-Hindus engage in Diwali festivities?<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">In many nations, non-Hindu populations participate in Diwali celebrations by attending public events, admiring the festive lights, and eating traditional food.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">3) Which cities outside of India host the largest Diwali celebrations?<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Some of the largest Diwali festivities outside of India take place in locations such as Leicester, Canada, Bali, and Suva.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">4) What meals are traditionally consumed during Diwali celebrations around the world?<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Popular Diwali dishes include Indian sweets like kaju barfi and gulab jamun. Snacks like samosas, pakoras, and murukku.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">5) Is Diwali observed as a public holiday in nations other than India?<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Diwali is a public holiday in many countries, including Nepal, Malaysia, Singapore, Fiji, and Trinidad and Tobago. Nations, including the US and the UK, do not recognise it as a holiday.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">In Summary<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p style=\"margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt;\"><span style=\"color: #0e101a;\">Take advantage of the chance to go to these nations, participate in the festivities, and embrace the spirit of Diwali.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Festival of Lights, or Diwali, is a celebration observed beyond national borders. 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