7 Foreign Countries that Celebrate Diwali like India

Diwali is India’s biggest festival and is celebrated with great enthusiasm around the country. But did you know that India isn’t the only place that celebrates the festival of lights?

The festival is celebrated with full zest in the USA, Malaysia, Nepal, and other countries. In fact, in some countries, Diwali is a national holiday. Swipe to check the list.

Indonesia

Indonesia does not have a fair share of the Indian population, but the island of Bali is famous for celebrating the festival.

Fiji

Did you know Diwali is celebrated as a public holiday in Fiji?

Mauritius

This multicultural island has a large number of Hindus who along with non-Hindus celebrate the joyous festival of Diwali.

USA

Diwali is widely celebrated across the country. Even the US state of Pennsylvania has declared this Hindu festival a national holiday.

Sri Lanka

Diwali is one of the prominent festivals in Sri Lanka. They celebrate the festival for five days just like in India.

Nepal

In Nepal, Diwali is known as ‘Tihar’ and is celebrated for 5 days. In this festival, people not only worship gods but animals too. 

Malaysia

Diwali in Malaysia is a public holiday and is popularly called ‘Hari Diwali’ due to the ban on fireworks.