Sri LankaLike India, Sri Lanka celebrates Diwali for five days with light, diyas and energetic performances.
NepalDiwali is known as “Tihar” in Nepal and on this day they worship animals.
MalaysiaThe auspicious occasion of Diwali is recognised as a public holiday in Malaysia and they celebrate it as “Hari Diwali” meaning Diwali without crackers.
SingaporeAs per Indian rituals, the Indian community living in Singapore celebrates Diwali and enjoys sweets and different cuisines.
MauritiusPeople of different cultures celebrate Diwali with great joy in Mauritius.
GuyanaDiwali is a national event in Georgetown, Guyana and people enjoy different Indian sweets and cultural performances on Diwali.
South AfricaIn Durban, the Indian community celebrate Diwali with lights, diyas and Indian sweets every year.
United States of AmericaWith the same joy and zeal as India, the USA considers Diwali, a national holiday.
IndonesiaThe Indian community of Bali celebrates Diwali every year as not many Indians are present in Indonesia.