Grand Diwali 2026 celebrations by NRIs across the globe

On the occasion of the Diwali festival of the year 2026, various traditions are being preserved by Indian communities and NRIs living across the world. According to a report by Business Standard, this festival is being celebrated by the Indian diaspora residing in the USA, UK, and Gulf countries.

These celebrations include cultural exhibitions and traditional delicacies. As 8 November approaches, Indian communities are coming together to celebrate this festival. In this way, Indians living abroad are keeping their culture and traditions alive.

Diwali is the festival of lights that serves to bring Indian communities together. People living abroad showcase their heritage through various cultural activities during this festival.

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a Hindu festival of lights. In addition, various forms of it are celebrated in other Indian religions such as Jainism and Sikhism. This festival signifies the spiritual victory of righteousness over unrighteousness, light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is celebrated during the Hindu lunisolar months of Ashwin and Kartik, which is approximately the period from mid-October to mid-November. Generally, these celebrations last for five or six days.