Bhai Dooj is the day sisters and brothers celebrate a meal together to eat their favourite disches. often including their favourite dishes/sweets. This year (2023) it is on November 14th/15th.
It is part of Diwali which is a 5 day festival of lights, honouring the New Year. It honors Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and consists of lamps, fireworks and gatherings to exchange gifts and enjoy food together, and honoring community.
first published nov 6 2021, republished Nov 15th 2023