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The President extends warm wishes to Americans celebrating Diwali, emphasizing the festival's themes of light overcoming darkness, community, hope, and renewal, and wishing serenity, prosperity, and peace to all celebrating.
Hanukkah, also known as the "festival of lights," is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. Jews gather with family and friends to light one additional candle in the menorah each night for eight consecutive nights. The holiday is celebrated by lighting menorahs in households and public spaces, giving to charity, and emphasizing the theme of bringing light into darkness. Hanukkah will be celebrated from December 7 to December 15 in 2023.
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is being celebrated by over a billion Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists worldwide. The festival, which symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil, is observed through the lighting of diyas (oil lamps), fireworks displays, family gatherings, sweet treats, and gift exchanges. Diwali lasts for five days and is celebrated with various rituals and traditions, including worshiping deities, cleaning homes, creating rangolis, and honoring relationships. While primarily observed by specific religious communities, Diwali has become a cultural festival celebrated by people of diverse backgrounds.
Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains worldwide. The festival symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and is characterized by rituals such as lighting diyas (earthen oil lamps), creating rangoli (decorative patterns), and worshipping the goddess Lakshmi. People clean their homes and purchase items like diyas and silver jewelry to welcome prosperity. In recent years, there has been a push for a "green Diwali" to minimize pollution, promoting the use of handmade diyas and avoiding firecrackers. Rangoli patterns hold different meanings, with motifs like lotus flowers and footprints invoking Lakshmi's blessings.
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a Hindu festival celebrated on November 12, 2023. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. The festival marks Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana and is celebrated for various reasons, including cultural heritage, family gatherings, and new beginnings. Diwali is observed with rituals, worship of deities, lighting diyas, exchanging gifts, and performing charity. Lesser-known facts include Diwali falling on a no-moon night, the foundation of the Golden Temple being laid on Diwali, and the festival being celebrated with different names in different countries.
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a major Hindu festival celebrated on November 12, 2023. It signifies the victory of good over evil and the triumph of light over darkness. The festival lasts for five days, starting with Dhanteras and ending with Bhai Dooj. People celebrate by cleaning and decorating their homes, lighting diyas and lamps, performing Laxmi Puja, exchanging gifts, and visiting relatives and neighbors. Diwali is also associated with the worship of Goddess Laxmi and Goddess Saraswati. It is a time of joy, togetherness, and seeking blessings for prosperity and knowledge.