When, why and how it is celebrated - The main celebrations for Diwali 2024 will take place at the end of October

Barbie launched a special Diwali doll in collaboration with renowned Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre, just in time for the Hindu Festival of Lights. This marks the first time Barbie has teamed up with an Indian designer to honor a culturally significant event.

In celebration of the five-day Hindu festival of lights known as Diwali, Mattel has lit up the Barbie universe with its first-ever Diwali doll. The company’s launch of the doll comes a few weeks ahead of the holiday’s start in late October.

The special Barbie Diwali doll has been dressed by Indian designer Anita Dongre, who has previously made outfits for Beyoncé and Kate Middleton, to name a few.

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For the first time, the parent company of Barbie released a Diwali-themed doll to recognize the upcoming Hindu holiday — and sold out online in less than 24 hours. Mattel Creations collaborated with Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre to release the doll four weeks before Diwali,

Mattel is introducing its first Diwali Barbie doll, which the company says is being released as part of its “commitment to promoting celebrations of heritage.” The doll, unveiled on Friday, is a collaboration with Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre.