Chicago-area Diwali gatherings to celebrate Hindu festival of lights

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is Monday, October 20.

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Jyoti Chand, author of "Fitting Indian," and Muryem Quadri, Kismet Studio cofounder, joined ABC& Thursday to talk more about the annual tradition.

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They are hosting a community Diwali party for over 300 people on Sunday, October 12 at the Embassy Suites in Naperville.