Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most popular holidays in India, and for Hindus in particular. A celebration of good over evil, it is observed across faiths over five days with ...

Light up those lamps and bring out the sparkle, it's time for Diwali. Millions of Hindus and South Asians around the world are celebrating the Festival of Lights with parties, dinners, food and ...

PASADENA, Calif. -- Billions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists worldwide are preparing to celebrate Diwali, also known as the "festival of lights." This year, Diwali begins Thursday ...

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and ...

The Barbie Diwali doll made its debut on Friday (Oct. 4). By Latifah Muhammad All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on ...

Edison’s annual Diwali celebration will not feature its usual fireworks display this year — and the mayor is asking residents to refrain from firing off their own — as drought conditions ...

New York City will add the festival of Diwali to the list of public school holidays in recognition of the growth of the city’s South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities, Mayor Eric Adams ...

Diwali, the South Asian Festival of Lights, is set to become a public school holiday in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Monday, calling the moment a major victory for local families ...

Diwali is celebrated by several major religions around the world and, for each faith, it marks different stories and histories. For Hindus, it's to celebrate the return of the deity Rama after ...

On Monday, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 402 into law, officially recognizing Diwali as a state holiday in Pennsylvania. Officials said the bipartisan legislation marks a significant moment ...