What is Diwali?
Diversity Holidays • 1m 17s
The Diwali festival, also known as Divali or Deepawali, is a holiday that’s widely celebrated by people from a variety of religions and countries. Here’s an overview of this celebration honoring the triumph of good over evil.
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