SMexico: Dia de Los Muertos

This Mexican holiday translates to “Day of the Dead” and is celebrated from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. People visit the cemetery to clean and decorate the graves of the deceased. This is done to entice their souls to come and visit once every year.

India: Diwali Festival

Diwali Festival is a celebration of the victory of light over the darkness or hope over despair. Before the evening of the festival, people clean up and decorate their homes, dress up in their finest wear and light lamps, placing them outside their houses before they pray to Lakshmi, goddess of fertility and prosperity.

Philippines: Masskara Festival

Likened to carnivals this festival lifts the spirits of the people in the “City of Smiles” after some sugar-related misfortunes came about in the past

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Germany: Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is the world's biggest beer festival in Munich lasting for 16 to 18 days. During this event, beer is served along with different kinds of cheeses, meats and other delicacies. Agricultural shows and displays are present to help promote the hard work and charm of farming.

France: Nuit Blanche

During these October nights, museums, private and public art galleries and other cultural institutions stay open late, free of charge. This event was meant to instil a love for art and culture among the people.

source: (https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/240118/5-october-festivals- around-the-world/)

And let's not forget our very own Indus Fellowship celebration on the 10th of October!