Diwali - Wikipedia
WEBDiwali (English: / dɪˈwɑːliː /; Deepavali, [4] IAST: Dīpāvalī) is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions.
Diwali | Indian Religious Holiday, Observances, & Facts | Britannica
WEB5 days ago · Diwali (Divali) is a major Hindu religious festival that lasts for five days during the lunar months of Ashvina and Karttika (October–November). The name is derived from the Sanskrit term dipavali, meaning “row of lights,” which are lit on the new-moon night.
What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated in ...
WEBNov 9, 2023 · Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and the diaspora. This year, Diwali begins Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, and the festival will be observed on Sunday, Nov. 12.
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, explained - CNN
WEBNov 11, 2023 · Diwali, also called Deepavali, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists in India and around the world. People mark the holiday by decorating their homes, gathering with...
What is Diwali? All About the 2024 Festival of Lights - Parade
WEBAug 28, 2024 · Diwali is a five-day religious festival. The main festival day falls on a different date each autumn, timed to the Hindu lunar calendar, but it usually falls in October or November. In 2024,...
The History and Significance of Diwali - Learn Religions
WEBJan 29, 2019 · The Diwali festival occurs in late October or early November. It falls on the 15th day of the Hindu month of Kartik, so it varies every year. Each of the four days in the festival of Diwali is marked with a different tradition. What remains constant is the celebration of life, its enjoyment, and a sense of goodness.
Diwali is the Indian festival of lights. Here's what to know about its ...
WEBOct 11, 2022 · EXPLAINER. Diwali is India’s most important holiday—and a celebration of good over evil. Observed by more than a billion people across faiths, this five-day festival of lights brings prayer,...
Diwali: Festival of Lights - National Geographic Kids
WEBDiwali: Festival of Lights. In India, one of the most significant festivals is Diwali, or the Festival of Lights. It's a five-day celebration that includes good food, fireworks,...
What is Diwali, and how is it celebrated in India and the …
WEBNov 10, 2023 · Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and ...
What Is Diwali? Everything to Know About the Festival of Lights
WEBSep 26, 2024 · Celebrated by people of Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Sikh belief systems, as well as those from both Indian and non-Indian descent, the festival stretches for five days, starting on the 13th...