10 Countries, Other Than India, That Light Up During Diwali

Diwali Celebrations Outside India

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1. Nepal

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2. Sri Lanka

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3. Singapore

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4. Mauritius

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5. Malaysia

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6. Fiji

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7. South Africa

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8. Trinidad And Tobago

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9. Guyana

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10. Thailand

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