Countdown to Diwali

Its date moves every year. Here is how long you have this time.

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What is Diwali?

Diwali, the festival of lights, is the biggest holiday of the year for Hindus, Sikhs and Jains in India and around the world. Homes are lit with oil lamps and candles, and there are sweets, new clothes, gifts and fireworks.

When is Diwali?

Diwali follows the Hindu lunar calendar and falls on the new moon of the month of Kartika, in October or November. The countdown is to the main day, the night of Lakshmi Puja.

Ways to mark the day

  • Light lamps or candles all around the home.
  • Make rangoli, colorful patterns on the floor by the door.
  • Share sweets with friends and neighbors.

How the countdown works

The date is worked out for every year, so the clock always counts down to the next one. It counts on your own device’s time and reaches zero at midnight where you are. Full screen puts it on a classroom board or a big screen, and Your own event counts down to a date of your own instead.

Holidays with a new date every year