One of the most important holiday
traditions for Hindus, Siks, and Jains is Diwali. This five-day
religious holiday is celebrated sometime between the second half
of October and the first half of November per the Hindu lunisolar
calendar. For Sharon, Anaya, and their family, they practice
vegetarianism during this time and pray to the god Maalaxmi (Maha
Lakshmi) for good fortune and prosperity, and they offer her
jewelry, food, and light candles for her.