21.   The crowds are larger at this time of the year because of major Hindu festivals in October.

22.   The denomination enraged Hindu leaders in the United States this week when it released a booklet urging Southern Baptists to pray for Hindus on their major festival, Divali.

23.   The market was crammed with thousands of shoppers on the eve of Eid, a major Muslim festival marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

24.   The road carnage worsens during the major festivals when thousands of Malaysians join the balik kampung exodus.

25.   They celebrate major festivals such as Christmas and can attain senior government positions.

26.   There will also be information about major festivals, sporting events and celebrations, as well as the performing arts.

27.   This week, the International Mission Board released a booklet urging members to pray for Hindus on their major festival, Divali.

28.   To boost sagging tourism, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and the Spanish ambassador to the Philippines were in Camiguin two weeks ago for a major annual festival.

29.   Transvestite beauty contests are held at village fairs and major festivals, where they are taken very seriously.

30.   Wednesday was Diwali, or the festival of lights, a major Hindu festival when people celebrate by visiting friends and relatives.