Diwali celebrations span India and South Asia
Culture · First reported 8 Nov, 17:03 · Updated 17:43
Diwali is being marked on November 8 with prayers, lamps, fireworks and family gatherings across India and in communities elsewhere in South Asia and around the world. The celebrations include people of several faiths, with traditions that vary by region.
- Diwali is marked on November 8 this year and is celebrated across India, Nepal and other South Asian communities, as well as by diaspora communities worldwide.
- Celebrations commonly include prayers, lamps, fireworks, feasting and gatherings with family and friends, though customs vary across India.
- The festival is rooted in Hindu tradition and is also observed by Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists; the article says more than one billion people of different faiths take part.
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- Date
- November 8, 2026
- Festival name
- Diwali; the name comes from “Deepavali,” meaning “a row of lights.”
- Reported participation
- More than one billion people of different faiths take part, according to the detailed feature.
- Common observances
- Prayers, lamps, fireworks, feasting, new clothes, rangoli and exchanging sweets or gifts.
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