In Malaysia, Deepavali is an important celebration observed by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists. Known as the festival of lights, it symbolises the victory of light over darkness and good ...

Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. The date of Deepavali is determined by the Hindu lunar calendar, and so its date on the Gregorian calendar varies from year to year. There ...

Murugiah has proposed that the government declare Nov 1 as an additional public holiday to give Malaysians a longer period to celebrate Deepavali. He said the extra holiday would not only benefit ...

Choti Diwali is celebrated a day before the main Diwali, and the day is also known as Naraka Chaturdashi. Choti Diwali is the second day of the five-day festival, Diwali. This day marks the victory of ...

The Festival Of Lights, Diwali is around the corner. Also called Deepavali, the ‘festival of lights’ lasts five days, starting with Dhanteras and culminating with Bhai Dooj. As per the Hindu lunar ...