Diwali in pictures: The most stunning photos of the festival of lights from around the world

Daily Mail - Nov 8, 2026

It is the most important festival of the year in India, particularly for Hindus, widely marked by prayers, family gatherings and fireworks.

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Diwali in pictures: The most stunning photos of the festival of lights from around the world

Met chief reveals eight police forces carried out no 'critical' undercover work needed to tackle paedophiles and drug dealers in the past 12 months

Rapist Russell Brand's day of reckoning as Nandy warns 'time is up' on media industry, claiming 'many people' have made sex abuse claims to her

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