Which festival celebrates the victory of light over darkness and is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Diwali
- Step 1: Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated in autumn. Step 2. Eid marks the end of Ramadan and Hanukkah is Jewish. Answer: Diwali. Why not the others: Vaisakhi is a Sikh and Hindu spring festival.
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