What Is Diwali and How Is It Celebrated?

“Diwali or Deepavali, is the Hindu Festival of Light,” Yale University Hindu Chaplain Asha Shipman told Inside Edition Digital. The holiday falls in late October or early November, according to the Hindu lunar calendar. “It signifies victory of good over evil, of knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair,” said Shipman. It’s considered “the biggest and grandest holiday in the very long list of holidays that make up the Hindu calendar,” said Princeton’s Hindu Chaplain, Vineet Chander. #InsideEdition

[jathebest]

As a Christian from S.Korea, I like the symbolic meaning of the holiday. “Victory of good over evil, of knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair" 🙏🔥

[jonakdowerah]

the true story is that lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after his 14 years exile in forest and people welcomed him by lighting lamps. the tradition is still continued to this day

[deslozada]

I am Catholic - this holiday sounds so beautiful 💓 I love the meaning behind it.

[squirrelbussy]

I live in Malaysia and deepavali/diwali is celebrated everywhere here! There was murrucku sold everywhere, and lots of fireworks last night!

[PrinceWesterburg]

I'm a psychic, always felt a great freedom with eastern religions since childhood - this really picked me up today, Namaste! :D

[Oliver-gbds]

Happy diwali to everyone who celebrates it! love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[mymumoverwaterstheflowersd]

I’m a British Nepali teenager and I celebrated Diwail yesterday. Since I was brought up in a western country, I don’t know much about my religion and culture. I decided to educate myself this year.

[iamcarbonandotherbits.]

Happy Diwali to all Indians, from a Christian.

[yadirasierra]

Wow! I had never heard of Diwali until today.... We can all learn a bit from such a positive celebration!! Happy Diwali 🕯🕯🕯🕯

[TukkiTan]

Diwali is celebrated on the darkest night of the year.
It is said victory of good over evil, light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance as Lord Rama returns to Ayodhya & is crowned as the King of Kosala after living in exile for 14 years in which he defeated the demon king Ravana.

[razer]

I'm Bengali muslim and love diwali ❤

[theincrediblehulk]

Hopefully everyone is well during these hard times! We will get through this together!

[Realitycheck]

My school's Deepavali tradition - The schedule will include 1 or 2 days of announced holidays for Deepavali. 2 weeks before the festival, principal will ask in morning assembly, do you want an additional day of holiday. We'll all shout "YES", she will keep saying, "not loud enough", and after a couple of minutes - Loud enough, 2 more days of holidays.. enjoy...

My Deepavali holidays will start with taking last year's left over crackers from the loft, taking my bicycle looking for best crackers deals around my home, bargaining with sellers for purchasing in bulk(with friends), at last bringing home crackers to celebrate the festival, with home made sweets and savories. I miss those days now...

Happy Deepavali everyone..

[aubreywilliams]

Very much enjoyed this. No matter our religion we can love one another. Much love from a Christian.💕

[imold]

When I hear Diwali, Tulsi comes to my mind? 🎆🎆🎆

[cassyluvsanchez]

I never ever ever heard of a holiday like that looks like fun

[joannhinson]

Oh my goodness. This is the first time ever hearing of this celebration. A Beautiful celebration indeed. This should be celebrated all over the world for all religions and cultures. Thanks for sharing. 🥰

[tinnikanjilal]

I’m so excited for Diwali!! My friends and I always dress up and light sparklers outside. Unfortunately this year because of Covid our annual Diwali party that happens at our temple got canceled this year 🥺

[ladygagafan]

What a joyous and beautiful holiday! The meaning behind in is so beautiful and definitely something everyone, no matter what religion, needs to be reminded of this year

[beatsbytani]

Diwali is like Christmas but getting gifts with out a tree