Question

why is diwali called the festival of lights

Answer 1

Diwali is the five day festival of lights celebrated by millions of hindus,sikhs ,jain across the world .the festival which coincides with the hindu new year ,celebrate new beginning and the trimph of good over evil and light over darkness this is called festival of lights .
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Answer 2

Hey,Diwali in india is one of major festival that all indians were celebrate.We said festival of light because we burn diyas In large number.So,Diwali can pretend as festival of Lights.