Mark Your Calendars- When is Diwali 2024 —October 31 or November 1
Diwali literally is the Festival of Lights and, therefore, is one of the most vibrant festivals that are celebrated across India. It symbolizes victory for light over darkness and for good over evil. The fact that it brings together families and communities to celebrate is what makes Diwali so special. Traditionally, Diwali falls on Amavasya-the night of the new moon. This has a connection to Amavasya, and this festival originally was a ritual to drive away darkness with lights, which are hopes and positivity.
However, in 2024 it gets confusing on the actual date of Diwali. In the lunar calendar, Amavasya falls on October 31, and most people feel that this is the proper day to celebrate Diwali. The other regions and religious groups prefer November 1, which has become controversial over the date to celebrate.
The difference in the dates raised questions of whether it was better to celebrate Diwali on the actual night of Amavasya, October 31, or to continue celebrating on November 1 as some places traditionally did.
Why Diwali Falls on Amavasya?
Diwali’s association with Amavasya is a continuation of the ancient tradition of light triumphing over darkness. The night of the new moon, according to the lunar calendar, is the darkest night of the month and marks Amavasya. This dark night has been symbolically brightened by the light of Diwali, which also signals the closure of a lunar cycle and a fresh start. According to Hindu belief, Amavasya marks a period of reflection, beginning anew, and evil forces vanishing-just as Diwali is an emblem of hope, good fortune, and renewal.
Diwali 2024: October 31 or November 1?
October 31, 2024, is Amavasya- the night of the new moon, this date tends to be considered for the festival by most people due to the festival’s natural association with the night when the new moon occurs – the darkest night of all. Yet certain communities, and regions have adopted regional calendars/religious calendars with different ideas about when the festival was meant to fall, in which case it is actually on November 1.
Embracing Diwali’s Spirit Regardless of the Date
Whether Diwali comes around on October 31 or November 1, true to the date is its essence. Diwali is lighting up our lives with glee, vibrancy, and a bouquet of positive energies and embracing deeper values of this festival altogether. It is the symbol of unity, new birth, and good overcoming bad. Let’s celebrate this Diwali by spreading warmth, kindness, and togetherness that brings light to not only our homes but to our hearts and the people around us.
Conclusion
Warm, happy, excited Diwali preparations wishing you well. Diwali is a festival of significant celebrations as it reunites families and friends together, marking the triumph of light over darkness. It might fall on either October 31 or November 1. Whatever the day of celebration, fill your homes and hearts with Diwali spirits that make the surroundings more positive, loveable, and regenerative. May Diwali this year bring joy and light up the space around you and those dear to you. Wish you a bright, beautiful, and blessed Diwali.
