Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and spiritual ...

How much do you know about Diwali, one of the biggest holidays celebrated in India? While another popular Indian holiday, Holi, is known as the “festival of colors,” Diwali is known as the “festival ...

This month marks one of Hinduism’s most celebrated festivals. Diwali, the annual festival of lights, begins on Oct. 20. Celebrations last five days, and include activities such as gift-giving, ...

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India's 2026 calendar is a vibrant tapestry of celebrations. Major festivals like Pongal, Holi, Diwali, and Eid-ul-Fitr mark ...

As many Americans go trick-or-treating or host Halloween parties on Thursday, many people in India, South Asia and worldwide will celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights. People will light candles ...

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 gatherings ...

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More than a billion Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists around the world are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights, on October 20, 2025. Diwali, also called Deepavali, is one of the biggest ...