Diwali 2018 date was 22 May (China and East Asia) . The official name of the festival Diwali is Buddha Purnima . The festival is observed by and some Buddhists (notably Newar Buddhists),Thailand,Algeria,Bahrain . abstaining from all bad deeds and staying humble are the observances in Diwali . performing religious rituals,puja (worship ceremonies),Diya and lighting,shopping,fireworks,gifts,feast and sweets are the celebrations of this festival . Diwali ends on The same day, at nightfall . Diwali begins on 25 Kislev . Biannual is the frequency of this festival . Marks the winter solstice are the significance of the Diwali festival . Rakhi Pournima is also called Diwali . The 2021 date of the festival was Friday, 12 February, Ox . (Date varies per Hindu calendar),Chingam (August/September) is when Diwali is celebrated . Diwali (Jainism),Swanti,Sohrai,Bandi Chhor Divas,Tihar is related to Diwali . Diwali is of ethnic,Cultural,Christian type . Diwali 2019 date was 29th (Bhai Dooj),April 28 (Eastern),Sunset, 22 December – nightfall, 30 December,4 June (Saudi Arabia and some other countries)5 June (Pakistan and some other countries)
Diwali is the other name of Vaisakha