Diwali Around the World
Diwali in this country is a public holiday although Islam is the official religion here.
What is Malaysia?
We celebrate Diwali because Lord Rama killed this demon.
Who is Ravan?
What is the Hanukkah miracle?
one day’s worth of oil provided eight days of light
Back in the second century, after a small band of Jewish warriors (Maccabees) managed to overthrow the Greek-Syrians and reclaim the ancient temple in Jerusalem, they found a single container of oil: enough to keep the candelabrum (also known as a “menorah”) lit for one day. Instead, the oil lasted for eight days, in what is now referred to as the “Hanukkah miracle.”
Fried Doughnut soaked in Sugar syrup
What is Gulab Jamun
What are the chocolate coins that you eat during Hanukah called?
Gelt
Diwali is ___ days long in North India.
What is 5 days?
This Hindu God killed the evil demon king Narakasura.
Who is Lord Krishna?
For how many nights do we celebrate Hanukah?
8
The most popular Cheese in India
What is Paneer
What is something made out of potatoes that we eat during Hanukah?
Latkes
Diwali is celebrated everywhere in India with this.
What are fireworks? Or What are lamps?
For Jains, Diwali celebrates the achievement of this state by Lord Mahavira
What is Nirvana?
How many candle slots are on a menorah?
9
Usually cut in a diamond shape, this sweet is made with condensed milk, sugar, and cashews.
What is Kaju Katli
What do you eat with latkes?
Apple sauce and sour cream
Outside of India, this city hosts the biggest Diwali celebrations.
What is Leicester?
This holiday signifies victory of ____ over ____.
What is good over evil?
What is light over darkness?
Celebrations of Hanukkah typically include dishes cooked in _____
Oil
This sweet is prepared specially during Diwali.
What is Laddoo? Or What is Gujiya/Somas? or What is Kheer?
What are the jelly filled doughnuts that we eat during hanukkah
Sufganiyot