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Karva Chauth
A day-long fast by married women for the longevity of their husbands.
📅 October 29🌙 Lunar calendar
✦ Why It Matters
Karva Chauth is observed by Hindu married women as a day-long fast for the long life and prosperity of their husbands. Especially popular in North India and among the diaspora.
✦ How It Is Observed
Pre-sunrise meal, complete fast without food or water, women gather in festive dress, moon-gazing ceremony — the fast is broken after sighting the moon through a sieve by the light of a diya.
Note on dates: This holiday follows a lunar or lunisolar calendar. The date shown is approximate for 2025–2026. Exact dates may vary by one or two days depending on moon sighting and regional tradition. Always confirm with your local community.