The festival of Diwali - also known as the Festival of Lights - is celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world.
It falls on a different day each year, in either October or November, as the date is determined by the moon.
The festival always falls on the 15th day of the Hindu calendar's holiest month, Kartika.
To celebrate people light candles and set off fireworks, to mark the triumph of good over evil.
What are the five days of Diwali?
Day 1: Dhanteras
Day 2: Naraka Chaturdasi
Day 3: Amavasya (the new moon day)
Day 4: It has many meanings but in Gujarat it is celebrated as the start of the new year.
Day 5: Bhai Duj
How are people celebrating Diwali in Bristol?
During the celebration, temples, homes, shops and office buildings are brightly illuminated.
Lots of local schools are also hosting special lunch time menus and classes around the subject.
A huge community event is planned for Saturday November 2 between 4pm to 5pm in Easton.
The celebration will be hosted at the end of the of the M32 Flea Market under the M32 Motorway. Revellers are being urged to bring candles and lights to brighten up the space.
Long Ashton's community centre will also play host to a Diwali bash also on November 2.
What date does Diwali fall on?
Diwali itself is celebrated on Sunday October 27.
However, the festival is a five-day event and run two days before and after the main night.
That means people who observe Diwali will begin celebrating on Friday, October 25 and end on Tuesday, October 29.
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