Diwali 2025 is on Monday, October 20. Dhanteras, the first day of the holiday and the preparation period leading up to the peak of Diwali, will begin on Oct. 18, two days earlier than the main day of ...

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a five-day celebration for Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. The holiday's date is determined by the lunar calendar, typically falling in late October or early ...

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Diwali, the festival of lights, is a luminous celebration that holds a special place in the hearts of millions. This year, it takes place on Sunday, Nov. 12. As the world transitions into the chilly ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most popular holidays in India, and for Hindus in particular. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. A celebration of good over evil, it is ...

TRAVEL TRENDS, WORLD Created : Nov 11, 2023, 00:00 IST From UK to Mauritius - Countries that celebrate Diwali with such aplomb that you’d be surprised! While Diwali has its roots in India, it is also ...

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 ...

The UK Health Security Agency is urging those preparing to celebrate Diwali to "come forward" for their flu and Covid-19 jabs if they qualify. To ensure protection during the festivities, people must ...

Since childhood, I’ve been obsessed with looking at calendars, particularly because there are so many holidays in India. I remember one year we had more holidays than school days because of the number ...

Diwali is a major holiday celebrated by many South Asian religious communities. Also called the festival of lights, its observance begins on Oct. 18 and lasts five days, of which Diwali is just one.