Diwali is a festival of light

Content
Introduction
Celebration
History
Tradition
Vacation
Conclusion

Diwali
Diwali is a festival of light which is celebrated by hindus.
The word diwali is made up of two words: deep(lamp) and avali(row) which a line or a row of lamps

Celebration
The festival usually lasts for five days and is celebrated during Hindu lunisolor month Kartika.on the amavasya
The festival is widely associated with Lakshmi.
In lead up to Diwali celebrate will prepare by cleaning, renovating and decorating their homes.

Celebration
The celebration of five days contains:
1rst day: Dhanteras
2nd day: Kali Chaudash
3rd day: Diwali
4th day: New year/ Govardhan pooja
5th day: Bhai dooj

History of diwali
This is the celebration of the day Lord Rama returned to his kingdom Ayodhya with his wife Sita and his brother Lakshmana after defeating Ravana in Lanka and serving 14 years of exile.

Tradition

Vacation
Officially five days of Holidays are to the workers in the government sectors.
And a vacation of 21 days are Alloted to the students in name of this festival .