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Diwali, the festival of lights and prayer, in photos

Globe and Mail and Washington's Top News (WTOP) describe the same event in different terms.

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Left / center-leftWhat is Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated?

Globe and Mail · Center-left · News report

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Nov 8, 4:51 PM

Diwali, the festival of lights and prayer, in photos

Millions of people across India and around the world are celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. This is a...

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Globe and MailNews report · Nov 8, 4:57 PM

What is Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated?

More than one billion people across faiths celebrate Diwali in India and its diaspora

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Nov 8, 4:51 PM: Washington's Top News (WTOP) joined the source map.

Nov 8, 4:57 PM: Globe and Mail joined the source map.

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