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One of the most celebrated Hindu festivals, Diwali or Deepavali commemorates the victory of good over evil and is celebrates with lights and candles.
The day after Diwali is the first day of the bright fortnight of Kartik. [146] It is regionally called Annakut (heap of grain), Padwa, Goverdhan puja, Bali Pratipada, Bali Padyami, Kartik Shukla Pratipada and other names. [27] [146] According to one tradition, the day is associated with the story of Bali's defeat at the hands of Vishnu.
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.
The dates of the festival are based on the Hindu lunar calendar, typically falling in late October or early November. This year, the holiday is being celebrated on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. In the U.S., Diwali falls on Halloween this year, which has triggered quite a few #Diwaloween memes on social media where some celebrants can be seen lighting ...
On this final day of Diwali, many people also set off fireworks. In 2017, India’s supreme court banned the sale of fireworks for Diwali in the capital, Delhi, citing concerns about pollution and ...
The festival usually occurs between October and November, with the date changing each year.
Independence Day (Araw ng Kalayaan or Araw ng Kasarinlan) 12 June: 1898 Philippine Declaration of Independence by Emilio Aguinaldo during the Philippine Revolution against Spain. The Philippines achieved self-rule from the United States on 4 July 1946, and celebrated 4 July as Independence Day until 1964. [72] Republic Day: 4 July: 1946 United ...
Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. Over five days, people take part in festive gatherings, fireworks displays, feasts and prayer.