Happy Diwali and Bandi Chor Divas
‘Tuhanu Diwali diyan boht both vadhaiyan’
Diwali is celebrated by millions of people in India, Canada and around the world. Hundreds of millions of Hindus celebrate “the Festival of Lights.” Millions of Sikhs, and people of other faiths, also celebrate Diwali.
For Sikhs the festival of Diwali has added significance as it generally coincides with a Sikh celebration known as Bandi Chhor Divas. In 2025 this takes place on October 21
Many people will celebrate a five day festival from October 18 to 22, with the many public celebrations of Diwali in Canada on Saturday, October 18 and Monday October 20. However, it may be celebrated at different times, and in different ways, by various groups in India, South Asia, and in the Indian diaspora.
Diwali may also be rendered as Deepavali or Divali.
For more information on Diwali, check out:
- Diwali Celebrations in Surrey
- City of Surrey Diwali Celebration
- Diwali Fest in Vancouver
- SikhWiki
- KnowIndia: Deepawali
- History.com
- Diwali for Sikhs at BBC.com
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