Diwali is an annual five-day Festival of Lights that is traditionally celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains and is one of the most significant festivals in the Indian culture. It is celebrated by millions around the globe. However, the date of Diwali changes each year as the day it is celebrated is calculated according to the position of the moon and the Hindu lunar calendar. For this year, the festival kicks of today and should run for five days.