Starchild: Happy Deepavali greetings from Malaysian children


Ashvini Jeyakanthan, eight

Deepavali is celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs globally. It is also known as the Festival of Lights. During the celebration, people light small clay lamps (diyas) around their homes to represent the victory of good over evil.

Did you know that besides Malaysia, the Festival of Light is a national holiday in countries such as Trinidad and Tobago, Myanmar, Nepal and Suriname?

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