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Several religions have important holidays called the Festival of Lights.
In Judaism, the Festival of Lights is another name for the holiday of Channukah (multiple spellings), which commemorates the expulsion of the Syrian tyrant Antiochus from Israel and the rededication of the Holy Temple.
In Hinduism, the Festival of Lights is another name for Diwali, the most important festival of the year. It commemorates Lord Rama's defeat of Ravana and rescue of his wife, Sita. It is a joyous celebration of the victory of good over evil.
Buddhism also celebrates a Light Festival.
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Why Diwali is called festival of light?
On diwali, people light diyas and candles. So this festival is called festival of lights.
What holiday celebrated in India is known as the Festival of Light?
In India, the Festival Of Light is Diwali.
What is the name of the Islamic festival of light?
There isn't one. There is a Festival of Breaking the Fast (Eid al Fitr) after the fasting month of Ramadan and the Festival of Sacrifice (Eid al Adha) at the of Hajj when an animal is slaughtered to give to the poor and needy as the Prophet Abraham did with his son Prophet Ismail. Neither of these is a festival of light. However, other religions do have festivals of light. The Jewish festival of light is Hanukkah, the Hindu festival of light is Diwali, and the Japanese festival is Tōrō Nagashi (or the Festival of Floating Lanterns).
What is Chandeleur Day?
It is a festival in France and it means 'The Festival of light!'
Why is Christmas a festival of light?
coz there are light everywere
What religious festival-importance and problem?
Diwali, an important Hindu festival, signifies the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. One problem associated with Diwali is the excessive air and noise pollution caused by fireworks during the celebrations.
Is Hanukkah a festival of light?
Yes, it is.
What is divial?
divial is the festival of light
What is the festival of Diwali also known as?
Festival of diwali is known as festival of lights. people light candles and diyas on this day
What is The Buddhist Festival of Light?
Vesak Day
What is the spiritual meaning of Diwali?
festival of light
What is the name of the Hindu festival of lights?
The Hindu festival of lights is referred to as and celebrated as DIWALI. The story behind it is the welcoming of Lord Rama to his palace, after 14 years of expulsion from his palace.
