Karva Chauth 2013

Karva Chauth is annual festival celebrated by Hindu and some Sikh women in North India and some parts of Pakistan. It is mainly celebrated in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat.

In 2013, Karva Chauth date is October 22, Tuesday.

Karva Chauth falls on the fourth day following Sharad Purnima (Full Moon day in Ashwin Month). It falls exactly nine days prior to Diwali (Deepavali).

On Karva Chauth, married women fast from sunrise to moonrise for the safety and longevity of their husbands. After getting the sight of moonrise, women break their fast.

It is a similar festival to Atla Thaddi of Andhra Pradesh which is celebrated on the preceding day of Karva Chauth.

Karva Chauth date in other countries

Karva Chauth 2013 date in USA – October 21 / 22

Karva Chauth 2013 date in Canada – October 21 / 22

Karva Chauth 2013 date in UK & other European countries – October 22

Karva Chauth 2013 date in UAE & other Gulf countries – October 22

Karva Chauth 2013 date in Australia – October 22

Karva Chauth 2013 date in New Zealand – October 22

Karva Chauth 2013 date in Singapore – October 22

Karva Chauth 2013 date in Malaysia – October 22

Karva Chauth 2013 date in Fiji Islands – October 22

Karva Chauth 2013 date in South Africa – October 22

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