Diwali
Also called | Deepavali
Observed by | Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists (notably Newar Buddhists)
Type | Cultural, seasonal, religious
Celebrations | Diya and lighting, home decoration, shopping, fireworks, puja (worship ceremonies), gifts, performing religious rituals, feast and sweets
Date | Amavasya of Kartik month (Date varies per Hindu calendar)
2019 date | October 25th (Dhanteras) 27th (Naraka Chaturdashi) and (Lakshmi Puja/Kali Puja) 28th (Govardhan Puja/Balipratipada) 29th (Bhai Dooj)
Related to | Galungan, Diwali (Jainism), Bandi Chhor Divas, Tihar, Swanti, Sohrai, Bandna