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  1. Diwali - Wikipedia

    Dipavali (IAST: Dīpāvalī), [a] commonly known as Diwali (/ dɪˈwɑːliː /), [4] is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions such as Jainism and Sikhism.

  2. Diwali | Indian Religious Holiday, Observances, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 5, 2025 · 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 …

  3. When is Diwali? What are the 5 days? Diwali 2025 date, what to …

    Oct 13, 2025 · Diwali, a major holiday celebrated by South Asian communities, begins soon. Here's what to know about the holiday and how it's celebrated.

  4. 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.

  5. Diwali 2025: What Is Diwali? | Dates and Traditions | The Old …

    Oct 8, 2025 · What Is Diwali? Diwali (also called Divali or Deepavali) is a festival of lights that celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and the blessings of …

  6. What Is Diwali? Everything to Know About the Festival of Lights

    Oct 7, 2025 · Diwali is known as the festival of lights for people of Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, and Sikh descent. Here are traditions, celebrations and customs for the holiday.

  7. It’s Diwali! A time to celebrate with community | CNN

    Oct 20, 2025 · 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. …

  8. Explaining the history of Diwali, India's festival of lights

    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 rangoli, a...

  9. The Ultimate Diwali Guide: Traditions, Rituals, and Festivities of ...

    Oct 31, 2024 · Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, is a celebration of light over darkness, good over evil, and hope over despair. This comprehensive guide delves into Diwali’s origins, …

  10. What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights? | AP News

    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 …