Connecticut now recognizes Diwali as a state holiday, becoming the second U.S. state to recognize the Hindu holiday under ...

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

Diwali celebrations begin by devotees deep cleaning ... Contributing: Michelle Shen, USA TODAY Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow ...

Diwali 2024 sees vibrant celebrations across the USA, with notable events at Times Square, White House, and prominent sites in Chicago and Texas. These festivities include cultural performances ...

This trend towards official recognition represents a broader shift across the United States ... observe Diwali as a school holiday, allowing families to fully participate in the celebrations.

The building displayed 'diyas' as the US celebrated Diwali. In a post on X, the Consulate General of India in New York stated, "Shubharambh of Diwali with the tallest building in the USA ...

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 ...

Carmel Diwali Celebration, Midtown Plaza Carmel, Oct 26 The City of Carmel is hosting its inaugural Diwali celebration on Saturday, October 26th from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in Midtown Plaza Carmel .

Now, Diwali has become a celebration of finding the good in everything. “That's what it means to my family, for us to go into each year with light with a vision, and maybe a guiding hand ...

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground ... paid for by those who can afford it. Diwali, the festival of lights, is a religious observance commemorated by Hindus ...