One of the most celebrated Hindu festivals, Diwali or Deepavali commemorates the victory of good over evil and is celebrates ...

Diwali begins on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. Here's everything to know about the religious holiday, including how and why it is ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the victory of good over evil. It takes its name from the word deepavali, Sanskrit ...

Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated by millions of Hindus around the world, has always been part of my family’s holiday ...

Diwali is celebrated by many South Asian religions, namely Hinduism. According to National Geographic, other religions that celebrate Diwali include Jainism and Sikhism. Some Buddhists in India ...

Millions of Hindus and South Asians around the world, including in Milwaukee, are celebrating Diwali starting Oct. 31 with ...

Diwali is derived from the word “Deepavali,” which means “a row of lights.” Celebrants light rows of traditional clay oil ...

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Houston begins its annual observances of Diwali to mark the start of the Hindu new year. The four-day celebration is ...

For the first time, New York City’s public school students have the day off to mark the holiday of Diwali, celebrated in ...

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The annual holiday is celebrated every year, usually in late October or early November. Diwali is celebrated in several Indian and South Asian religions, including Hinduism and Sikhism.