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Diwali is a very important holiday in India. Diwali, or the festival of lights, lasts for five days in October or November. It is also the Hindu New Year. People decorate their homes with lights, candles and lamps or diyas. They clean their homes and wear new clothes, too! They make beautiful Rangoli patterns near the door to welcome visitors. Families get together

and give each other popular sweets like barfi and presents. They eat a big meal and watch fireworks. It’s a very

special time for the people of India!

1 Diwali is also called the festival of lights. True – False

2 It lasts for two weeks. True – False

3 It’s the Hindu New Year. True – False

4 It’s a spring festival. True – False

5 Barfi is a special lamp. True – False

6 They decorate their houses with Rangoli. True – False