Diwali is just days away.

Many people in the South Asian diaspora are anticipating the widespread tradition. In fact, some individuals already began celebrating in Massachusetts , specifically the India Society of Worcester held a Diwali festival held an event in downtown Boston last weekend.

Diwali's date is determined by the lunar calendar, and therefore moves. Diwali lasts five days, from the 13th day of the dark half of the lunar month Ashvina to the second day of the light half of the lunar month Kartik, according to Britannica .

Diwali typically occurs in the fall, usually in late October or early November.

When is Diwali 2025?

Diwali 2025 is on Monday, October 20.

Dhanteras, the first day of the holiday and the preparation period leading up to the peak of Diwali, will be

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