"Diwali: Celebrations, Health Concerns, and Safety Precautions"
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Diwali, the most important festival in India celebrated by over a billion people, is a five-day celebration of light and knowledge. It is observed by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists, with various origin stories that all symbolize the victory of good over evil. Diwali traditions include lighting clay oil lamps, fireworks, feasting, new clothes, praying, gambling, and exchanging sweets and gifts. Buddhists observe it as the day Emperor Ashoka converted to Buddhism, Jains commemorate the liberation of Lord Mahavira, and Sikhs celebrate the release of Guru Hargobind.
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