Indians celebrate Diwali festival with joy

Known as the Festival of Lights in India, Diwali has transcended religious boundaries by attracting people of many different faiths to participate.

Hàng triệu người Ấn Độ tưng bừng đón lễ hội Diwali

On the evening of October 31, millions of Indians and Hindus around the world celebrated Diwali. In the photo: Girls light earthen oil lamps to welcome Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in Guwahati, India. (Source: AFP)

The festival, which is based on the Hindu lunar calendar, usually falls in late October and early November each year. People light up a street in Chennai with firecrackers. (Source: AFP)

Diwali is the most important festival of the year for Hindus. It is celebrated across India and abroad. In this photo: A florist arranges flowers for Diwali celebrations in Hyderabad. (Source: AP)

Different regions celebrate Diwali with their own unique traditions. In southern India, many people take warm oil baths early in the morning to symbolize bathing in the holy Ganges River as a form of physical and spiritual purification. Pictured: People visit stalls selling clay lamps preparing for Diwali in Bangalore. [(Source: EPA)

In the north, worship of the goddess Lakshmi, the symbol of wealth and prosperity, is the norm. Many people buy gold on the first day of Diwali because they believe it will bring them good luck. Pictured: People buy firecrackers to light on the night of the festival in Amritsar. (Source: AFP)

Diwali is not only a celebration of the victory of light over darkness, of good over evil, but also a time for family reunions. People exchange traditional gifts such as sweets and nuts and enjoy special dishes together. (Source: AFP)

Dubbed the Festival of Lights, Diwali this year has transcended religious boundaries as it attracts people from many different faiths to join in. Pictured: People visit a stall selling decorative lights in Kolkata ahead of Diwali. (Source: EPA)

In every corner of the world's most populous country, millions of homes are lit with oil lamps, lanterns and candles, creating a magical, shimmering scene. The festive atmosphere is filled with people decorating their homes with colorful rangoli paintings and performing rituals to pray for peace and prosperity. In photo: Bollywood actress Dia Mirza prepares to celebrate Diwali in Mumbai. (Source: AFP)

This year, several states in northern India, including the capital New Delhi, have imposed partial or total bans on fireworks in response to rising pollution levels during Diwali. However, the skies over New Delhi still lit up with spontaneous fireworks displays. Pictured: Children at an orphanage in Jammu play with fireworks during Diwali. (Source: AP)

On this occasion, many world leaders such as US President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sent their congratulations, emphasizing the message of unity, harmony and hope. In photo: Fireworks lit up along the banks of the Sarayu River in Uttar Pradesh. (Source: AFP)

(according to Al Jazeera)

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