The name Diwali comes from Sanskirt Deepavali, which means "row of lights," the Old Farmer's Almanac wrote. The five-day festival celebrates the triumph of light over dark and good over evil.

During the celebration, adherents light oil lamps and place them around their homes, praying for health, knowledge and peace.

In India, where the holiday originated, and other parts of the world, the festival lasts for five days, and takes place at the end of the last month of the Hindu lunar calendar.

According to the almanac, Diwali occurs on the darkest day of the lunar month, which is also the day of the new moon. This year, the new moon is on Nov. 4, though next year it will be on Oct. 24.

What Happens During the 5-Day Festival?
In India, where the holiday originated, Diwali typically lasts five days as opposed to just one. Here's how the festival is celebrated, according to the almanac:

Day 1
Indians clean their homes and create rangoli, which are designs made of colored rice, sand or flowers, on the floor.

Day 2
The day is spent preparing or buying special food, particularly sweets called mithai, and praying for ancestral spirits in the afterlife.

Day 3
This is the main day of Diwali for most Indians, celebrated with families gathering to light lanterns and candles in their homes and along their streets, as well as erupt fireworks.

Day 4
In many traditions, the fourth day celebrates the bond between husband and wife, so spouses will typically give gifts to one another.

Day 5
The day traditionally celebrates the bond between siblings, specifically between brothers and sisters.

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