Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most important holidays in Hinduism, set by the lunar calendar so its date changes each year. This countdown targets the next Diwali.
Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Homes and streets glow with rows of oil lamps (diyas), candles and fireworks, and families gather to share sweets and exchange gifts.
Observed by over a billion people, Diwali is a public holiday across India and in many other countries, and is marked by Hindu, Jain, Sikh and Buddhist communities worldwide.