Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and the ...

Bring out the sparkle and light up those lamps; it's time for Diwali celebrations. Millions of Hindus and South Asians across the globe will celebrate the annual Festival of Lights on Monday, Oct. 20, ...

Edison Township will celebrate the festival of lights with a drone and fireworks show during its fourth annual Diwali Festival on Oct. 25 at Papaianni Park. The 18-minute drone show, sponsored by ...

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a five-day celebration for Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. The holiday's date is determined by the lunar calendar, typically falling in late October or early ...

Diwali is just days away. Many people in the South Asian diaspora are anticipating the widespread tradition. In fact, some individuals already began celebrating in Massachusetts, specifically the ...

Observed by more than a billion people across faiths, this five-day festival of lights brings prayer, feasts, fireworks and, for some, a new year. Students light earthen oil lamps on rangoli, a ...

Diwali, widely regarded as the Festival of Lights, is observed by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains worldwide. The festival honors the victory of goodness over evil, often featured through ...

Diwali 2026 will happen slightly later in the year than in 2025,with the main day of the festival on Nov. 8, 2026. Diwali follows the lunar calendar and last five days, but the date shifts each year.

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, ...