Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. This year, it will be observed on Saturday, November 11, 2023. It is a five-day festival that is celebrated by lighting diyas or oil lamps, decorating homes with rangolis, exchanging gifts and sweets, and participating in prayers and ceremonies to honor deities such as Lakshmi and Ganesha.