Diwali belongs to only one community
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Hindus, Jains and Sikhs all celebrate Deepavali, each for their own reasons, and people of every background join in.
Myth: Diwali is celebrated by Hindus only.
Fact: Hindus, Jains and Sikhs all celebrate Deepavali, each for their own reasons, and people of every background join in.
Hindus celebrate Shri Ram's return to Ayodhya and worship Goddess Lakshmi. Jains mark the nirvana of Bhagwan Mahavira. Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas, the release of Guru Hargobind Ji. UNESCO inscribed Deepavali as Intangible Cultural Heritage in December 2025.