5 Ways People Celebrate Diwali Today - Google Arts & Culture (2024)

Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, celebrated all across the world during the Hindu calendar month of Kartik, bringing people together in many different ways – from feasting to fireworks. Join the celebrations and discover 5 ways people celebrate Diwali today...

1. Spending time together

People often visit their relatives during Diwali to spend time and celebrate the holiday with their loved ones.

2. Cooking up a feast

While together, cooking and eating is a way that Diwali is celebrated among family and friends. A variety of sweet and savory Indian delicaciesare made and shared between people – find out more about these delicious Diwali dishes.

3. Lighting up the holiday

Lights and diyas (lamps) are also lit throughout the streets and in houses to celebrate Diwali. As shown here, lanterns can released into the sky by a group of people as a symbol of celebration.

4. Diwali from day to night

During the night, people also often gather together to watch vibrant firework displays continuing the holiday celebrations after the sun sets.

5. Celebrating through giving

Exchanging gifts between loved ones can also be an important part of Diwali celebrations, with sweets, clothing, jewelry, and firecrackers being examples of gifts given during the holiday.