Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, will be observed by over one billion people around the world on Sunday, Nov. 8. The multi-day festival celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and marks a time of family gatherings, prayers, festive feasting and dancing.

Pioneering Indian dancer and fitness influencer Sarina Jain shared this special Diwali message for her friend, CGTN’s Karina Mitchell, and all our viewers. 

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