United KingdomSociety 10 · A modern society
Diwali, often called the festival of lights, is mainly celebrated by which groups?
- aHindus and Sikhs, over five daysCorrect answer
- bJews and Muslims, over eight days
- cMuslims and Christians, over three days
- dChristians and Jews, over one weekend
Why?
Hindus and Sikhs celebrate Diwali, usually in October or November, over five days. It celebrates the victory of good over evil, and Leicester holds one of the best-known celebrations in the UK.
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