When a million lamps light up the darkest night of the year.
Nationwide
A nine-night festival dedicated to worshipping the nine forms of the goddess Durga.
Marking the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
Asia
A beautiful Laotian festival marking the end of Buddhist Lent.
East
A grand five-day festival celebrating the victory of goddess Durga.
The tenth day of victory, celebrating the triumph of good over evil.
The main day of Diwali, for worshipping Goddess Lakshmi.
Nepal's beautiful 'Day of the Dogs', honoring their loyalty and friendship.
Global
A spooky celebration with costumes, trick-or-treating, and jack-o'-lanterns.