They are the festival of lights. Lights signifies the ray of truth.
Hanukkah is 8 days and Diwali is 5 days.
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It is the festival of lights.
Diwali, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and Hanukkah.
Significance of Diwali is Victory of light over Darkness.
Both of them is known as the festivals of light but the history behind it is different. Diwali is celebration celebrated on return of Lord Rama from exile to Ayodhaya. Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple (the Second Temple) in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE.
This candlestick is called a Chanukiah or Hanukkah-menorah, used to publicize the miracle of Hanukkah, and it has no equivalent in other religions. There are candelabras used in the festivals of other religions such as the one in Kwanzaa and the oil lamps used for Diwali. However, each of these has a different origin of use for the candelabra and a different significance attached to it. Therefore, it is not an equivalent but a parallel form.
People renovate their house and cleaning. Diwali is a festival of light and people light Diyas on Diwali andd Worship goddess Lakshmi.
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Days 6 and 7 of Hanukkah, known as "Zot Hanukkah" or "The Eighth Day of Hanukkah," hold special significance. On these days, the lighting of the Hanukkah candles continues, and the menorah is fully illuminated with all eight candles. It is a time to reflect on the miracle of the oil in the Temple and to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness.
Diwali is also known as Festival of light.
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, holds great significance in Indian culture as it symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. It is a time for families to come together, exchange gifts, and celebrate with fireworks and colorful decorations. Diwali also marks the start of the Hindu New Year and is a time for reflection, renewal, and the worship of deities.