Religion
Just like India has many different languages, people in India practice a lot of different religions. Hinduism is the major religion in India. 80% of the population believes in Hinduism.
Diwali is the most important holiday in Hinduism. Diwali is also called the "festival of lights" and it celebrates the new year. The calender in Hinduism is a lunar calendar, which means it follows the moon. The calendar and new year in the United States follows the solar calendar or the sun.
There are many traditions people still follow today to celebrate Diwali. The customs include traditional dancing, prayers in Hindi, and lighting candles to welcome in the new year.
There are many traditions people still follow today to celebrate Diwali. The customs include traditional dancing, prayers in Hindi, and lighting candles to welcome in the new year.
Below is a video of tradition Indian dancing at a Diwali festival.