variants
or less commonly Divali
or Dewali
plural Diwalis also Divalis or Dewalis
: a Hindu festival of lights held in late October or early November
Candlelight and lanterns are traditional beacons of autumn and winter for many cultures—from Diwali to Christmas to Hanukkah—as communities usher in longer nights.—
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Shruti, who did not share her last name due to privacy concerns, said that her San Jose home was burglarized while her family was at a friend’s home to celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali.
—Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
The park district has three events that fall under the Uniquely Us Celebrations: The Lunar New Year, The Pride Picnic and the Experience Diwali Celebration, Shipstad-Schwartz said.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Shopping festivals run in summer and winter whilst many malls offer special promotions for Chinese New Year and the Indian festival of Diwali.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Two days before the first day of Diwali through the third day of Diwali each year.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2025
The park district has three events that fall under the Uniquely Us Celebrations: The Lunar New Year, The Pride Picnic and the Experience Diwali Celebration, Shipstad-Schwartz said.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Shopping festivals run in summer and winter whilst many malls offer special promotions for Chinese New Year and the Indian festival of Diwali.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Two days before the first day of Diwali through the third day of Diwali each year.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Diwali.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Diwali. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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