Diwali

Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists, notably Newar Buddhists. The festival usually lasts five days... Wikipedia

• Also called:  Deepavali
• Observed by:  Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, some Buddhists (notably Newar Buddhists)
• Type:  Religious, cultural, seasonal
• Significance:  See below
• Celebrations:  Diya lighting, puja, home decoration, shopping, fireworks, fasting, gifts, feast and sweets
• Date:  Amavasya of Kartik month, (Date varies per Hindu calendar)
• date:  Amavasya of Kartik month, (Date varies per Hindu calendar)
• Frequency:  Annual
• Related to:  Diwali (Jainism), Bandi Chhor Divas, Tihar, Swanti, Sohrai, Bandna
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo