Uncover the rich history and significance of Diwali, India's Festival of Lights, celebrated with joy and rituals.

The festival of lights, Diwali, is here. It is a major festival for the Hindu community. The occasion is also perfect to take a break from daily routine and head out on an extraordinary journey across India.

Known as the festival of lights, Diwali is celebrated by more than a billion people of different faiths—including Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains—in India and globally across the diaspora. This year, the holiday is from October 31 to November 1, but Diwali Fest will kick off the season before then with events in Coquitlam, Surrey, and Vancouver.

Diwali, also called Deepavali, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists in India and around the world. People mark the holiday by decorating their homes, gathering with families and of course,