Diwali is called the festival of lights, which symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. Diwali is one of those festivals which is not just limited only to India. There are many countries other than India where Diwali is celebrated grandly just like in India. Here are 10 countries that celebrate the festival of lights with huge enthusiasm.

1. FIJI

Fiji owned a huge amount of Indian population, so here Diwali is a public holiday. Schools and colleges also remain closed on this day. In Fiji people celebrates Diwali with a lot of pomp and glory, they organize parties and exchange gifts.

2. INDONESIA

Not a lot of Indians stay in Indonesia but still, Diwali here is a big deal. Just like India here also all the rituals of Diwali are performed and followed. It is a huge treat to witness the festival of lights in Indonesia.

3. MALAYSIA

In Malaysia, Diwali is called Hari Diwali and the rituals are also a little different. On this day people take an oil bath in the morning and head toward the temples for prayers and ceremonial rites. All the temples are lavishly decorated with flowers for this special occasion. Devotees offer fruit and place coconut milk at altars. As the sale of crackers is banned in Malaysia, people of this country celebrate by exchanging good wishes, sweets, and gifts.

4. MAURITIUS

Diwali is celebrated with much excitement as Mauritius has a huge percent of the population of the Hindu community. It is a public holiday in lieu of the festival. People of this country places many clay oil lamps in front of their houses and turns the island into a beautiful fairyland of flickering lights.

5. NEPAL

Diwali is known as Tihar in Nepal. It is the second biggest festival after Dashain and is celebrated with full passion. As Nepal and India shares border the excitement somehow bound to transfer across boundaries. During this festival, the whole country enjoys a week-long holiday. Here also local people offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi, decorate their houses, and exchange gifts.

6. SRI LANKA

Diwali is celebrated in Sri Lanka with much fanfare as it is one of the grandest Hindu festivals. This day has particular significance in Sri Lanka, so it is a public holiday for the country. Small lamps are lighted off to banish evil spirits, as it is believed the lamps symbolize hope for a bright future.

7. CANADA

Canada has a large number of Punjabis settled there, so they celebrate Diwali on a cold night. People of Canada decorate and share plates of Indian sweets to gift to their family and friends. They also go around the neighborhood with their families carrying trays of sweets.

8. SINGAPORE

Diwali fever stays at its peak in Singapore, as it is little India. People of Singapore also wakes up early, takes oil bath, and offer prayers at the temple and then visit their relatives and friends. In the evening they make rangolis and light up little lamps in the doorway of their homes.

9. UNITED KINGDOM

Many cities in the United Kingdom celebrate Diwali on a large scale because of the huge Indian community settled there. People of this country lit various lights, candles, and sparklers inside and outside their homes. They also celebrate this festival with firework displays, street lighting, traditional Indian food, and music.

10. TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

The Caribbean islands celebrate Diwali with a lot of excitement and the elaborate theatricals depicting scenes from The Ramayana are a major part of the celebrations. It is a public holiday for the country. People of these islands celebrate Diwali by Diya and lighting, shopping, home decoration, fireworks, prayers, gifts, sweets, and feast.