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Diwali 2025

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What to watch this Diwali in UAE: Ramayana, Scene, more

Ranbir's Ramayana, Suriya's Scene and Netflix's Dilwali Diwali lead the festive picks

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Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, with Sai Pallavi as Sita and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, in a still from Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming epic film ‘Ramayana’.

Vatican calls for unity across religions this Diwali

Vatican urges Hindus and Christians to work together for peace through prayer, dialogue

A general view shows the illuminated Akshardham Temple on the outskirts of Ahmedabad on the eve of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights

Some UAE Indian schools announce 5-day Diwali break

Students at selected schools will get longer breaks, while others celebrate on campus

With Diwali falling on a Sunday this year, some Indian curriculum schools have adjusted their calendars to give families more time to celebrate and travel.

Inside Dubai's most starry extravagant Diwali party

Gulf News takes you inside the lavish Diwali party held at a plush Indian restaurant

Farhana Bodi (centre), Atif Aslam (right), and wife at Farhana Bodi-hosted bash

Diwali in Dubai 2026: Where to celebrate

There's no such thing as too dressed up for this festival

Celebrate Diwali 2026 in Dubai: Bollywood nights, festive feasts, and dazzling drone show

Diwali gold in UAE: What residents are buying this year

Gold is about Dh26 a gram cheaper than last Diwali and residents are adjusting their lists

For many Indian families in the UAE, Diwali shopping begins at the jewellery counter

Sanju Samson joins Sunil Chhetri in a Diwali campaign

Cricket and football stars join forces in festive gaming campaign

Sanju Samson and Sunil Chhetri

Diwali at Global Village: Drone show, mela and more

Five days of Diwali at Global Village, from a baithak to a drone show on November 8

Global Village will mark Diwali with five days of celebrations

Where to celebrate Diwali 2026 in the UAE: Events guide

Dubai's Festival of Lights runs November 2 to 12. Here's where to celebrate across the UAE

Diwali falls on Sunday, November 8 this year, and celebrations across the UAE begin the week before.

Diwali 2026 in the UAE: Dates, meaning and gold rates

What Diwali means, why diyas matter and how Dubai gold prices compare with 2025

For many families, Diwali is also the time of year to visit the gold souq.

Abu Dhabi BAPS Mandir’s Diwali dazzles 60,000 visitors

Traditional dances and soulful music marked festive celebrations

The temple welcomed visitors throughout the week, including Monday, when it is usually closed.

Apology after 100K Indian event crowd shuts Zabeel Park

Authorities step in after overwhelming turnout at Emirates Loves celebration

Thousands of community members came together for a high-voltage celebration at Zabeel Park in Dubai on Sunday. Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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