Diwali in 2023 is a festival celebrated by millions of people around the world. Also known as Deepavali, it is one of the most significant festivals in Hindu culture and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy.
American population constitutes around 4 million Indians. And the Indian diaspora leaves no stone unturned to make the most of the Diwali celebrations. Some prominent cities of the US and other countries celebrating Diwali are New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Houston, Washington DC, Boston, Philadelphia, Detroit, Miami, Atlanta, Dallas, Seattle, Phoenix, Minneapolis, Denver, Las Vegas, Orlando, Charlotte, Northern Virginia, Tampa Bay, Austin and the recently added Pennsylvania.
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Diwali 2023 Dates in the USA
State | Diwali 2023 Date |
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New York | November 12 |
Pennsylvania | November 12 |
Philadelphia | November 12 |
Washington | November 12 |
New Jersey | November 12 |
New Mexico | November 12 |
Texas | November 12 |
Ohio | November 12 |
Minnesota | November 12 |
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a major shopping period all over the globe. During this five-day festival, people decorate their homes with oil lamps and colourful rangoli designs. They exchange gifts, wear new clothes, and indulge in delicious sweets and festive meals. Fireworks light up the sky, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Families gather to perform religious rituals and prayers, seeking blessings for prosperity and well-being to celebrate Diwali, a time of joy, togetherness, and the triumph of good over evil.