Known as the “Festival of Lights,” Diwali is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in India and across the Indian diaspora, including in the U.S. Many celebrate it with food, gifts and ...

Diwali, also known as Deepavali and the Hindu “Festival of Lights,” is one of India's most widely celebrated holidays. It overlaps with other harvest rituals and festivals.

Fort Bend County has approved the sale of fireworks for Diwali for the next five years. The extended approval comes two years ...

The festival is celebrated over five days and dhanteras, the preparation period leading up to the peak of the Diwali on Oct. 31, began on Oct. 29.

When does Diwali start? According to The Times of India, Diwali begins on Thursday, Oct. 31.It is celebrated over five days. Dhanteras, the preparation period leading up to the peak of Diwali on ...

The festival of lights is here, and celebrating Diwali excites everyone from a child to a grandpa. While many celebrate the festival in the traditional way, there are a few who prefer celebrating ...

The State of Connecticut officially recognizes Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, as a state holiday. The bill received ...

Known as the “Festival of Lights,” Diwali is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in India and across the Indian diaspora, including in the U.S. Many celebrate it with food, gifts and ...

Sarma and others who celebrate Diwali share the holiday's significance in their lives. Here are some things you should know about Diwali. Diwali is not just celebrated by Indians and Hindus.

Some Hindus see Diwali as a chance to worship and celebrate the Hindu goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. And for others, like Sarma, Diwali is the “victory of knowledge over ignorance.” Diwali celebrations ...