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Semi-protected edit request on 13 November 2023

Its deepavali not diwali, change that and keep it as deepavali only, Sanskrit word deepavali is the origin Vishalg46512 (talk) 03:07, 13 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@Vishalg46512: We use the common name rather than classical names (see WP:COMMONNAME). RegentsPark (comment) 14:40, 13 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

but some countries use deepavali and not diwali 2401:7400:4010:9108:E48D:6388:A82E:51B0 (talk) 16:25, 15 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Deepavali & Diwali are two different festivals! Wiki get your facts. 49.192.133.130 (talk) 22:39, 9 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Diwali is not observed by Muslims

Hi! Respectfully wanted to share that Muslims do not celebrate Deepavali as it is not part of Islamic beliefs. Hope you’ll be able to amend it. Thanks! 58.182.151.84 (talk) 14:28, 14 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Apparently, they do join the festivities. Kleuske (talk) 14:31, 14 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 20 November 2023

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Freestockr (talk) 15:32, 20 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Diwali holds a special place in the hearts of millions, transcending regional, cultural, and religious boundaries. This radiant festival is a time of joy, unity, and the triumph of light over darkness. In this article, we will delve into the significance and grand celebration of Diwali.'Read More'.

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Liu1126 (talk) 15:52, 20 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 17 October 2024

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DEEPAVALI is the correct word for this festival. Diwali is a corroded word over time, by simplifying, shortening of the actual word Deepavali. 101.78.85.6 (talk) 11:10, 17 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. M.Bitton (talk) 13:08, 17 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Texas misspelt

Texas is misspelt as "Texax" in the article. Please correct. Q3railed (talk) 10:22, 29 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 29 October 2024

Addition to Notes - When Diwali and Halloween occur on the same day, it is called Hallowali or Diwaloween

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Mukeshgov (talk) 23:04, 29 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: See MOS:NEO. — hako9 (talk) 23:12, 29 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Primary Source Basis for definition claims

The article sources non-Hindu, non-Dharmic, non primary sources to claim Diwali which celebrates return of Sri Rama to Ayodhya is “good over evil, knowledge over ignorance” extremely vague usage of terms without the qualifier “Dharmic notion”. 2600:1009:B185:6F92:C9D1:E25:E580:98C1 (talk) 02:25, 1 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]