• Festivals

    Diwali Festival

    Salt Lake City Public Library

    November 1, 2008

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    Join the City Library for a celebration of the Hindu 'Festival of Lights.' Diwali is one of the oldest and most important festivals in India. The name comes from the Indian word 'Deepavali' and the literal translation means 'an array of lamps.' Because Diwali falls on the new moon night, celebrants light lamps to ward off the darkness and to symbolize the removal of spiritual darkness and the onset of happiness and prosperity. Every Indian state celebrates the festival in its own way, but most celebrations include making special foods, buying new clothes, bursting fireworks, and lighting lamps and candles. A public holiday in India, Diwali also marks the beginning of the New Year for many Hindus.

    • Ticket Info

      Tickets: Free Admission

    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      November 1, 2008

      Times:
      Saturday 2:00pm-4:00pm

    • Venue Info

      Salt Lake City Public Library

      210 East 400 South Salt Lake City, UT 84111

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    • Locations

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