It means ‘row of lights’ and is the Hindu New Year. Diwali lasts for 5 days:
Day 1 – New Year of business
Day 2 – the triumph of god Vishnu over the evil demon
Day 3 – Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity visits home lit by lamps
Day 4 – Bali worship day
Day 5 – devoted to brothers and sisters
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Join the Multicultural Association of Wood Buffalo for our upcoming Community Cultural Awareness Session.
This 3- hour, interactive workshop is designed for individuals and small organizations in the Wood Buffalo community who want to learn about cultural inclusivity and diversity, or who want to meet their Workplace Inclusion Charter goals.
