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

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    According to The Times of India, Diwali begins on October 31, 2024. It is celebrated over five days. Dhanteras, the preparation period leading up to the peak of the Diwali on Oct. 31, begin two ...

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

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    Diwali will be celebrated on Oct. 31 this year, but the South Asian religious festival of lights spans five full days. The week includes sweet treats and artistic combinations of flowers, powder ...

  4. Diwali - Wikipedia

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    Diwali (English: / d ɪ ˈ w ɑː l iː /), also called Deepavali (IAST: Dīpāvalī) or Deepawali (IAST: Dīpāwalī), [4] is the Hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other Indian religions such as Jainism and Sikhism.

  5. Public holidays in Canada - Wikipedia

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    Public holidays in Canada (French: Jours fériés au Canada), known as statutory holidays, stat holidays, or simply stats (French: jours fériés), consist of a variety of cultural, nationalistic, and religious holidays that are legislated in Canada at the federal or provincial and territorial levels. While many of these holidays are honoured ...

  6. Jain festivals - Wikipedia

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    So it is known as Deepavali or Diwali. Jains are forbidden to burst crackers. [7] On Diwali morning, Nirvan Ladoo is offered after praying to Lord Mahavira in all Jain temples all across the world. Gautam Gandhar Swami, the chief disciple of Lord Mahavira achieved omniscience (Kevala Gyan) later the same day.

  7. What is Diwali and where is the Indian New Year being ...

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    A Mega Diwali event is planned for Nov. 4 in East Brunswick. The free event, hosted by United Desi of New Jersey and the township of East Brunswick, starts at 1 p.m. at the East Brunswick ...

  8. Govatsa Dwadashi - Wikipedia

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    Govatsa Dwadashi is a Hindu cultural and religious festival which marks the beginning of Diwali celebrations in some parts of India, especially in the state of Maharashtra, where it is known as Vasu Baras.

  9. What to eat during Diwali 2024 and where to find it in North ...

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    Diwali begins on Oct. 31, 2024, and is celebrated over five days. Typically landing in fall at the end of harvest season, Diwali’s date is determined by the lunar calendar, beginning on a new ...