Diwali, also known as Deepavali or Divali, is a major holiday celebrated by many South Asian religious communities. In 2025, its observance begins Saturday, Oct. 18, and lasts five days, of which ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A child lights a firecracker during the Diwali, a Hindu festival of lights, in Bengaluru on Oct. 20, 2025. Diwali's annual ...