The second biggest Hindu festival known as "Tihar" will begin from 15th October, 2009. The festival is commonly known as "Bhai tika' in Nepal and Diwali in India. It is celebrated for 5 days. This time only 18th and 19th October will be Government holidays as the most important day known as "Laxmi Pooja" falls on Saturday, October 17th. Saturday is the Government holiday in Nepal.October 18th is the New Year's Day for the Newars, the original inhabitants of Kathmandu Valley. It will be their 1130 Nepal Sambat. Sisters will offer "Tika" to their Brothers on 19th. Then the festival will come to an end. Life will be normal after the end of this festival.