In Indonesia, Diwali is celebrated with vibrant public events, dazzling fireworks, and colorful lights by various Indonesian Hindus especially in Bali and also remains a public holiday.
With 50 percent of the Hindu community, Mauritius celebrated Diwali with the same fervour and excitement as India like lighting lamps, exchanging sweets and praying to goddess Laxmi.
Known as Hari Deepavali in Malaysia, celebrates Diwali as a cultural event and exchanging sweets, gifts, and good wishes.
Sri Lanka also celebrates Diwali with much excitement featuring various festivities like prayer, distributing sweets, wearing new clothes, and lighting oil lamps.
Known as Tihar Deepavali, Nepal celebrates Diwali as a five-day festival like India and is celebrated by lighting oil lamps, decorating homes with colorful rangolis, and worshiping various deities, including Laxmi.
In Singapore, Diwali is celebrated by lighting up streets with colorful lights, intricate decorations, and stunning rangolis, creating a festive atmosphere like India.
Especially in cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary, Canada feature numerous Hindu populations who celebrate Diwali with the same enthusiasm as India by decorating their home with diyas, rangolis and praying.