Diwali and Eid al-Fitr

The key features of the Diwali festival include celebrating Hindu New Year, lighting diyas and oil lamps, creating rangoli patterns and decorations, and setting off fireworks.

The key features of the Eid al-Fitr festival include marking the end of Ramadan fasting, having pre-dawn breakfast, attending prayers at the mosque, visiting family and friends, and enjoying special meals including sweet dishes.

The Wesak festival is celebrated on the full moon in April, May, or June.

<p>Some traditions and activities associated with the Wesak festival include wearing white clothing, visiting temples with gifts, participating in lantern processions (in Thailand and Indonesia), cleaning and decorating homes, and taking time for celebration and introspection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The tradition is called Nakizumo and it is a 400-year-old tradition. The event is called the crying baby contest or Nakizumo, which takes place in Japan and involves babies and toddlers between the ages of 6 months and 1.5 years crying to invoke good health and ward off evil spirits.</p> Signup and view all the answers