people have told me it's like the indian new year. but i can't imagine that muslims would celebrate diwali. and also, what about hindus who aren't in india? perhaps from other countries? sorry if i sound ignorant... just trying to figure it out. thanks.
2007-06-13 03:01:50 · 10 answers · asked by belley 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Diwali
Dee Wahly
2007-06-17 01:14:01 · answer #1 · answered by ciscoan 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You have spelt it right as 'Diwali'. It is also called Deepawali meaning "festival of lamps" as people also light lamps during this festival.
It is not the Indian new year but it is the most popularly celebrated festival.
India is such a diverse country that different communities celebrate new years on different days of the year although all of them are basically Hindus and Diwali is one such new year. People living in some states do not celebrate Diwali.
Muslims are forbidden by their religion to celebrate any other festival but their own so it is seldom that a Muslim celebrates Diwali. Hindus in the US and UK also celebrate Diwali within their community with gusto because it is the major Hindu festival among many others.
2007-06-13 06:25:52 · answer #2 · answered by eternalseeker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u spelled it right
Diwali, also called Deepavali, is a major Indian festival that is very significant in Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism. Known as the "Festival of Lights," it symbolises the victory of good over evil, and lamps are lit as a sign of celebration and hope for humankind. Celebrations focus on lights and lamps, particularly traditional dīpa or deeya (earthen lamp, as illustrated). Fireworks are associated with the festival. Diwali is a colloquial name used in North India, while the festival is formally called Deepavali in South India.
Diwali is celebrated for five consecutive days at the end of Hindu month of Ashwayuja. It usually occurs in October/November, and is one of the most popular and eagerly awaited festivals in India. Diwali comes exactly twenty days after Dussehra. Hindus and Sikhs alike regard it as a celebration of life and use the occasion to strengthen family and social relationships. For Hindus it is one of the most important festivals, and beginning of the year in some Hindu calendars. There are several beliefs regarding the origin of the holiday. The most repeated version is that Hindus celebrate Diwali to mark the time when Lord Rama achieved victory over Ravana. Some also view it as the day Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura or in honor of the day Bali went to rule the nether-world, obeying the order of Vishnu. It is also a significant festival for the Sikh faith. In India, Diwali is now considered to be more of a national festival, and the aesthetic aspect of the festival is enjoyed by most Indians regardless of faith
2007-06-13 12:02:23 · answer #3 · answered by ana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The correct spelling is Diwali. Also anyone can celebrate Diwali. My family and I celebrate it. Mostly Punjabis and Hindus celebrate Diwali. But it doesn't matter, any one can celebrate it. Diwali-festival of lights.
2007-06-15 04:48:00 · answer #4 · answered by punjabi15 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Diwali" is absolutely,totally 100% wrong.Ask any Sanskrit knowing person in North /South/East/West India.Deepavali is the correct word-Diwali is Hindi corruption of Deepavali--Deepam=Light--Aavali=arranged in a row in straight line or circularly."Festival of Lights". Diwal= Bankruptcy.It is aHindu festival--Hindus all over the World celebrate on Aasweeja Krishna Chaturthi(South India)-next day Amaavasya in North India-it may come in October end or November I week. Muslims,Christians do not celebrate as Hindus(85% of population of India) do not celebrate Christmas or Ramadhaan.(Aavali=arranged in a row-straight line or circular).Spelling it as "Diwali" only betrays the IGNORANCE of Etymology & ontology of the term and ignorance of the significance of the festival
2007-06-14 13:47:40 · answer #5 · answered by ssrvj 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The correct name is diwali itself it can be also called as deepawali(Festival of lights).Well in India diwali is a festival for everyone who likes to celebrate it.It is a festival of joy.Women make lots of snacks and sweets which is exchanged with the known people.The festival has 4 days each day has its own significance dhanatrayodashi,narak chaturdashi lakshmi pujan and diwali are the names.
2007-06-16 06:32:54 · answer #6 · answered by nilesh s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Correct Spelling Of Dussehra
2016-12-10 16:50:31 · answer #7 · answered by wing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's spelt Diwali dont worry you dont sound ignorant :)
Well i like in england and i'm hindu and i still celebrate it. We put lamps around the house and do some fireworks. I don't think muslims celebrate it they celebrate eid. Sikhs often celebrate diwali aswell.
2007-06-16 01:43:06 · answer #8 · answered by ashley 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
this an indian (hindo) festival continued for many days during the end of october ,it is not for muslim but in india some muslims celebrate with the hindo.these days.
2007-06-13 03:07:58 · answer #9 · answered by abdelrazig i 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The correct spelling for it is "divali" and yes, non-hindus do celebrate it. At least in the country of Trinidad & Tobago.
2007-06-17 02:45:30 · answer #10 · answered by koora 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋