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Noun: Diwali  di'waa-lee or di'vaa-lee
  1. Hindu festival celebrating the end of the monsoon; held in October/November, celebrations feature lights, lamps and sometimes fireworks
    - Divali, Deepavali, Festival of Lights

Derived forms: Diwalis

Encyclopedia: Diwali