Diwali - Wikipedia
Diwali (English: / dɪˈwɑːliː /), also called Deepavali (IAST: Dīpāvalī) or Deepawali (IAST: Dīpāwalī), [4] is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions …
What is Diwali: Here's all you should know : NPR
Oct 30, 2024 · Diwali, also known as Deepavali and the Hindu “Festival of Lights,” is one of India's most widely celebrated holidays. It overlaps with other harvest rituals and festivals. The dates …
When is Diwali 2024? What to know about Hindu festival of lights
Oct 30, 2024 · Diwali is celebrated during the Hindu month of Kartik, which typically falls between the middle of October and the middle of November. This year, Diwali falls on October 31, …
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, explained | CNN
Oct 15, 2024 · Diwali, also called Deepavali, is one of the biggest festivals in India. It’s also widely celebrated in Nepal, Malaysia, Fiji and other countries with large South Asian diasporas. …
Diwali | Indian Religious Holiday, Observances, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 30, 2024 · Diwali, also spelled Divali, is one of the major religious festivals in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism. The name is derived from the Sanskrit term , meaning “row of lights.” …
Diwali 2025: What Is Diwali? - The Old Farmer's Almanac
Dec 3, 2024 · Diwali (also called Divali or Deepavali) is a festival of lights that celebrates the triumph of light over dark, good over evil, and the blessings of victory, freedom, and …
The History and Significance of Diwali - Learn Religions
Jan 29, 2019 · Diwali is marked by four days of celebration, which literally illuminates the country with its brilliance and dazzles people with its joy. The Diwali festival occurs in late October or …
What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights? | AP News
Oct 31, 2024 · 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 …
What is Diwali, and how is it celebrated in India and the diaspora?
Nov 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 …
Explaining the history of Diwali, India's festival of lights
Oct 11, 2022 · Observed by more than a billion people across faiths, this five-day festival of lights brings prayer, feasts, fireworks and, for some, a new year. Students light earthen oil lamps on …