I WONDER - When Is Diwali?

Diwali is an annual five-day festival marking the Hindu New Year, celebrated between October and November. Its date varies based on the lunar cycle, starting two days before the new moon. Diwali symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.

How many days does the Diwali festival last?

• Ten days

• Seven days

• Five days

• Three days

What does Diwali signify in the Hindu calendar?

• The end of the harvest season

• The beginning of the Hindu New Year

• The start of the monsoon season

• The end of the Hindu New Year

How is the date of Diwali determined each year?

• By the lunar cycle

• By the Hindu zodiac

• By the Gregorian calendar

• By the solar calendar

When does Diwali typically occur?

• Between October and November

• Between August and September

• Between December and January

• Between March and April

What does the celebration of Diwali symbolize?

• Light over darkness

• Evil over good

• Chaos over order

• Darkness over light