Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, celebrates the victory of light over darkness. On Long Island and around the world, the celebration starts with prayer and the lighting of diya (an oil lamp) in homes and places of worship.

The holiday spans over five days with a big celebration on Nov. 1. It continues the following day with the Hindu New Year and the bringing of traditional food to places of worship adding to Annakut, a large food offering to God.

Check out ways to observe the holiday here: https://www.nwsd.li/eb2f36. (Photo credit: Kendall Rodriguez)
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