Diwali - Wikipedia
WebDiwali (English: / d ɪ ˈ w ɑː l iː /; Deepavali, IAST: Dīpāvalī) is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions. It symbolises the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance".
What is Diwali? - BBC Bitesize
WebThe word Diwali means 'rows of lighted lamps'. Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights' because houses, shops and public places are decorated with small oil lamps called 'diyas'.
Diwali | Definition & Facts | Britannica
WebMay 5, 2024 · 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. Read here to learn more about Diwali.
Diwali 2023: What you need to know about the festival of light
WebNov 10, 2023 · Communities worldwide take part in Diwali. The city of Leicester, in the UK, has one of the biggest celebrations outside India with everything from dance to fireworks, food and fashion.
Diwali is the Indian festival of lights. Here's what to know ...
WebOct 11, 2022 · 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, feasts,...
Diwali: What is the festival of lights? - BBC Newsround
WebJan 31, 2024 · Diwali is the five-day Festival of Lights, celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world. Diwali is a festival of new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and...
Diwali 2024: What Is Diwali? | Dates and Traditions | The Old ...
WebApr 2, 2024 · Diwali is the Indian “festival of lights”—celebrating the triumph of good over evil. In 2024, Diwali is celebrated on November 1. Learn more about Diwali traditions, including special Indian foods and sweets.
Diwali—Festival of Lights - National Geographic Kids
WebDiwali, or Dipawali, is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside...
What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how it's ...
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. Over five days, people take part in festive gatherings, fireworks displays, feasts and prayer.
BBC - Religions - Hinduism: Diwali
WebOct 20, 2011 · Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is the most popular of all the festivals from South Asia. It is also an occasion for celebration by Jains and Sikhs. The festival of Diwali extends over...
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