Diwali

1. What is Diwali also known as?

• Christmas

• Hanukkah

• Deepawali

• Eid

Diwali celebrates the ............... New Year.

• Chinese

• Malaysian

• Hindu

• Muslim

How long does Diwali last, and how many days before the new moon does it start?

• it lasts 5 days and it starts 2 days before the new moon comes up

• It lasts for a week and it starts just before the new moon comes up

• It lasts for 2 days and it starts a week before the new moon

• It lasts 10 days and starts a day before the new moon

what does "Deepavali" mean in the ancient Indian Sanskrit language?

• Happiness

• festival of colors

• row of lights

• lights

What are the main customs at Diwali?

• People wear red clothing

• Lighting candles, oil lamps and sparklers

• dragon dance shows

• exchanging expensive gifts

Which goddess is associated with prosperity and is worshipped during Diwali?

• Saraswati

• Durga

• Lakshmi

• Kali

Where are some of the largest Diwali celebrations outside India held?

• New York, USA

• Tokyo, Japan

• Singapore, London, and Toronto

• Paris, France