{"id":57479,"date":"2022-09-28T14:22:31","date_gmt":"2022-09-28T06:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iqiglobal.com\/blog\/?p=57479"},"modified":"2026-01-09T16:08:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T08:08:27","slug":"what-is-deepavali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iqiglobal.com\/blog\/what-is-deepavali\/","title":{"rendered":"Get To Know Deepavali Customs and Traditions!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Recently, Malaysia celebrated Malaysia Day on September 16. The holidays were long and relaxing here.<\/p>\n

So back to work, school, or whatever that’s necessary until the end of the year, right?<\/p>\n

Maybe not yet…<\/p>\n

We’ve celebrated Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, and Hari Gawai. So now it’s time to allow Deepavali Day to shine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When is Deepavali 2022?<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\n

Significance of Deepavali<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Custom & Practices During Deepavali<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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<\/a>When is Deepavali 2022? <\/b><\/h2>\n

Deepavali, or Diwali as many call it, is based on the Indian calendar that is internationally used. In that sense, it will usually fall between mid-October to early November or the month of Kartik.<\/p>\n

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This year, Deepavali falls on October 22 to 26, with the big celebrations on October 24 (A Monday).<\/p>\n

The celebrations will usually last 5 days, each day having a different outcome and celebration. The main festival happens on the 3rd Day – the best time to worship the God of Wealth, Goddess Lakshmi. Like other big community festivities, Deepavali is a time for family reunions.<\/p>\n

In India, they celebrate the 5 days of holidays. Only the primary day is celebrated in other parts of the world.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Significance of Deepavali <\/b><\/h2>\n

Many Indians, like Sikhs, Hindus, Jains, and some Buddhists, deem Deepavali the most important holiday and festival.<\/p>\n

Much like how the festival is as essential as Hari Raya Aidilfitri for Muslims worldwide.<\/p>\n

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The festival falls on the darkest Day of the lunar month. Lights will be placed outside homes in a row (avail) in clay lamps (deepa) to symbolize the inner light that shields them from spiritual darkness. Hence, the term “festival of lights” is commonly used.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Customs & Practices During Deepavali<\/b><\/h2>\n

There is a long history surrounding Deepavali, or Diwali.<\/p>\n

Different parts of India celebrate the festival honouring various reasons, like Northern India honouring Lord Rama for his victory against King Ravana after being banished for 14 years.<\/p>\n

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Although there are various reasons to celebrate the festival, the customs and traditions remain the same across the country and worldwide. Let’s look into some of the fascinating practices of Deepavali below!<\/p>\n

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