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Diwali

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/dɪˈwɑːli/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(di wälē)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
Di•wa•li  (di wälē),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Eastern Religionsthe Hindu festival of lights, celebrated as a religious holiday throughout India in mid-November.
Also, Dewali, Divali. 
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
Diwali /dɪˈwɑːlɪ/, Divali /dɪˈvɑːlɪ/ n
  1. a major Hindu religious festival, honouring Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Celebrated throughout India over the New Year according to the Vikrama calendar, it is marked by feasting, gifts, and the lighting of lamps
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