Diwali, the festival of lights, is a religious observance commemorated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists around the world. Every autumn, the observance sees millions of people attend ...

Diwali is one of the biggest religious holidays of the year, celebrated around the world by millions of Hindus. A five-day Festival of Light, it usually takes place between mid-October and mid ...

Diwali is the Hindu festival of light, take a look at how Deeya celebrates Diwali and learn all about the festival of light. The word Diwali means 'row of lights'. Jessica is making candles with ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated widely across South Asia and in diasporic communities around the world. This year, the holiday coincides with Halloween on October 31, though it’s ...

Pennsylvania has become the first U.S. state to declare Diwali an official public holiday, under a bipartisan bill signed by Governor Josh Shapiro. As Diwali gains broader recognition, countries ...

In 2024, Diwali falls on October 31, leading to bank holidays in states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Additional closures may occur in Delhi, Maharashtra, and Uttar ...