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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During Diwali, homes are illuminated with small lanterns, a symbol of light overcoming darkness.
—Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2025
Other major events include celebrations for Diwali and Kwanzaa in October and December, respectively, as well as the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
During Diwali, the annual Festival of Lights, artisans receive annual bonuses, with top performers earning higher rewards for exceptional work.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
So the kids are genuinely learning about Christmas, about Eid, about Diwali, about Chinese New Year and so on.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
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Andrea Carbajal, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2025
Other major events include celebrations for Diwali and Kwanzaa in October and December, respectively, as well as the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2025
During Diwali, the annual Festival of Lights, artisans receive annual bonuses, with top performers earning higher rewards for exceptional work.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
So the kids are genuinely learning about Christmas, about Eid, about Diwali, about Chinese New Year and so on.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
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“Diwali.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Diwali. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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