Diwali 2024 Holiday. Earlier, there was confusion over whether to celebrate on october 31, since both days fall on the amavasya amavasya is expected to begin at 3:55 pm on october 31 and last until 6:15 pm on november 1. Dīpāvalī), [4] is the hindu festival of lights, with variations celebrated in other indian religions.

According to the ancient hindu calendar, diwali is observed annually on amavasya, the fifteenth day of the month of kartik. Diwali is held on 15th day of the month of kartika in the hindu calendar and celebrates the festival of lights.