Diwali

What is Diwali?

Diwali is a festival celebrated across faiths but is the most important festival of the year in India and for Hindus. It is a five day festival where people take part in gatherings, firework displays, feasts, and prayers. The word Diwali comes from the word "Deepavali" which means "a row of lights". To celebrate, people light rows of lamps outside their homes to symbolize the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. Source

When is Diwali?

The dates of the festival are based on the Hindu lunar calendar, and which typically fall in late October and early November. This year Diwali falls on October 31 - November 1 and the five day festival lasts from October 29 to November 3rd. See below for details about the five day festival.