When is Diwali in 2013?

Diwali in 2013 will begin on Sunday, November 3 and will continue for 5 days until Thursday, November 7.

What is Diwali?

Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, is observed on the fifteenth day of the Hindu month of Kartika and marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year. People wear their finest clothing and houses are adorned with candles and ornate lighting during Diwali.