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What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated?
PBS NewsHour, November 7, 2026.
The festival follows the Hindu lunar calendar, typically falling in late October or early November. This year, Diwali falls on Nov. 8.
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- Nov. 8
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