Fireworks will light up the Toronto skyline this weekend for the third annual Diwali Festival of Lights at Nathan Phillips Square.

As millions around the world celebrated the first day of Diwali on Monday, those marking the festival in Toronto had an additional reason to celebrate: the city's mayor officially proclaimed Oct. 20,

Diwali in Toronto in 2025 falls on Monday, October 20th, with Lakshmi Puja scheduled between 7:31 PM and 9:04 PM. The article details auspicious timin

This week marks Diwali, Hinduism’s luminous festival and the most widely celebrated public holiday in India — the world’s most populous nation. Also known as Deepavali, meaning “a row of lights,” it is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in the world [1].

Diwali, is now a global celebration that lights up cities far beyond India. From the dazzling streets of Singapore’s Little India to the festive charm of Leicester, Dubai, Toronto, and Kuala Lumpur, here are the best places to celebrate Diwali across the world.

The Consulate General of India in Toronto shared on Tuesday that the city has officially proclaimed October 20 ‘Diwali Day’. “The cityoftoronto has officially proclaimed October 20, 2025 as ‘Diwali Day’ in Toronto.

When it comes to Diwali sweets, there’s no “right” or “wrong” way to enjoy them. Store-bought and catering are more than viable options. But if you’re looking to indulge in traditional, homemade Diwali sweets, Selvaraju’s tried-and-trusted recipes are guaranteed to make this year’s celebrations all the more memorable.

Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli is marking the festival of lights with immersive promotions across major travel hubs in India, the Middle East and beyond.

As the vibrant festival of Diwali illuminated the skies around the globe, Toronto marked a significant milestone by officially declaring October 20, 2025, as Diwali Day. This proclamation, made by Mayor Olivia Chow, serves as a testament to the city's commitment to celebrating diversity and fostering inclusivity within its multicultural landscape.

For those observers, Diwali is more than a festival. "Diwali is a celebration of goodness, of knowledge over evil and ignorance," Mauktik Dave said. Dave says BAPS Mandir has one of the largest Diwali celebrations in the Midwest.