Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights. It is the most popular festival from South Asia. It is usually celebrated in October or November and lasts five days.
Listen to a boy telling us why Diwali is his favourite time of the year.
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/short-stories/my-favourite-day-diwali (story)
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrrW3rO51ak[/youtube]