Diwali, also known as the “Festival of Lights,” is one of the most significant and popular festivals celebrated in India and by people of Indian origin around the world. The festival symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is a time for families and friends to come together, exchange gifts, light candles and lamps, and enjoy traditional Indian sweets and delicacies.

This year, Diwali will be celebrated on November 1, 2024 in Canada. During the same period, another Indian festival, Karwa Chauth, that is celebrated on the fourth day after the full moon night before Diwali will fall on October 20, 2024.