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  2. When is Diwali 2024? Why is the holiday celebrated?

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    Many Hindus observe Diwali as a day of celebrating the return of Prince Rama of Ayodhya, his wife Sita, and brother Lakshman after 14 years of exile, according to the Hindu American Foundation.

  3. What date is Diwali 2024? What is Diwali? How is it ... - AOL

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    Dhanteras, the preparation period leading up to the peak of the Diwali on Oct. 31, begin two days earlier on Oct. 29. Diwali’s date is determined by the lunar calendar.

  4. 'Shubh Deepavali!' 25 Awesome Facts About Diwali, the Hindu ...

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    Diwali is celebrated on the fifteenth day of the Hindu month of Kartika and, much like Easter, the date changes every year. In 2019, Diwali started on October 25, in 2020, it fell on November 14 ...

  5. Diwali - Wikipedia

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    Since 2009, Diwali has been celebrated every year at 10 Downing Street, the residence of the British Prime Minister. [ 180 ] Diwali was first celebrated in the White House by George W. Bush in 2003, and its religious and historical significance was officially recognized by the United States Congress in 2007.

  6. Public holidays in Canada - Wikipedia

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    Loyalist Day, June 19, celebrating Canada's Loyalist heritage, particularly in Ontario and New Brunswick (also the day Upper Canada was created, now Ontario) National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21 as part of the Celebrate Canada series; Canadian Multiculturalism Day, June 27 as part of the Celebrate Canada series

  7. What to know about Diwali, the Festival of Lights - AOL

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    Diwali is celebrated every year in autumn, usually falling between October and November. The festival lasts five days, with the main celebration occurring on the third day. This year, Diwali will ...

  8. Balipratipada - Wikipedia

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    The Hindu text Dharmasindhu in its discussions of Diwali states that day after the Diwali night, Balipratipada is one of three most auspicious dates in the year. [3] It recommends an oil bath and a worship of Bali. His icon along with his wife's should be drawn on the floor with five colored powder and flowers. [3]

  9. What Is Diwali? Here's Everything To Know About The ... - AOL

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    The climax of the festival is the third day, which falls on October 24 this year. To different religions, Diwali means different things. “In Hinduism, Diwali celebrates the return of the deities ...