Celebrations
Countries that Celebrate Diwali 2025
Diwali Widely Celebrated
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Diwali Widely Celebrated
13 countries
- Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a cultural and religious annual holiday celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists.
- As Diwali is a cultural and religious holiday rather than a geographical one, it is likely celebrated at a local or personal level in countries all over the world in addition to those listed.
Diwali, the festival of lights, is an important religious festival in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism, celebrated with various customs worldwide:
- General Overview: Diwali occurs annually between October and November, marked by fireworks, rangoli art, and clay lamps. It has been celebrated in India for 2,000 years.
- India: Held on no-moon nights, the date changes yearly. Celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs.
- Nepal: Known as Tihar, Diwali is celebrated over five days around the New Moon in the month of Kartik.
- Sri Lanka: Celebrated as Deepavali over five days, particularly by the Tamil population, and is a public holiday.
- Myanmar: Observance according to the Hindu solar calendar, with schools and businesses closed.
- Mauritius: Home to the third-largest Hindu population globally, the festival involves cleaning homes to welcome deities.
- Guyana: Diwali marks the new year and is a national holiday. Celebrations include family prayers and lighting clay lamps.
- Trinidad and Tobago: Introduced by East Indian laborers in the mid-1800s, Diwali involves family gatherings and friend reunions.
- Suriname: Celebrated with office and business events, and acts of charity.
- Malaysia: Recognized as a national holiday, except in Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan.
- Singapore: Became a public holiday in 1929, brought by early Indian migrants.
- Fiji: Around 40% of the population is of Indian descent, celebrating Diwali, with participation from non-Indian Fijians as well.
Diwali’s global observance showcases the rich cultural tapestry and the shared traditions of lighting, family, and renewal across these diverse regions.
