More and more people in America are celebrating the Indian holiday Diwali. Diwali is Hindi for “row of lights.” It is the most important holiday in India. Although it began as a Hindu observance, almost everyone in the country celebrates the Festival of Lights. Many people around the world are beginning to as well. The United States is one of the places where the festival is becoming more common. Diwali celebrations can now be found at American landmarks like Disneyland in California and New York City’s Times Square. They are also held in many parks and museums.

What does observance mean?
Times Square
custom or tradition
park or museum
festival of light
Where can celebrations be found?
buildings
landmarks
schools
airports
The holiday celebrates the Festival of Lights.
Festival of Lights
New Year
museums
beginning of spring