Oct 28, 2008: Diwali (Hindu, Sikh)

Indian Festival of lights, Diwali lasts 5 days. Day 1 - New Year.

Diwali is a "Schedule Alert". Those who mark this occasion may wish or just take time off from work.

clipped from multiculturalcalendar.com October 2008  New Moon    Diwali DIWALI It means 'row of lights' and is the Hindu New Year. Diwali lasts for 5 days: Day 1 - New Year for business, Day 2 - the triumph of god Vishnu over the evil demon, Day 3 - Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity visits homes lit by lamps, Day 4 - Bali worship day, Day 5 - devoted to brothers and sisters. Diwali Hindu, Sikh