As the festival of lights rolls through, homes across India gear up for the celebration. Diwali or Deepavali is one of the most significant and celebrated festivals, as it is believed to mark victory ...

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, Oct. 31 ...

Diwali's annual five-day celebration, also known as Deepavali or Divali, ended on Oct. 22 in 2025. Diwali is a major holiday celebrated by many South Asian religious communities. In 2025, its ...

Compared with Christianity and Judaism, Hinduism is a minority religion in the United States, so people may be less knowledgeable about its holidays. If you hear "Diwali" and think about The Office's ...

New York City is moving closer to swapping out Anniversary Day for Diwali on the school calendar. Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks said Thursday they’re working with the state to ...

Each year, thousands of Indo-Caribbean and South Asian immigrant families celebrate Diwali in New York City. Also known as Deepavali, or the Festival of Lights, Diwali is an ancient holiday celebrated ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City has officially declared Diwali as a public school holiday, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Monday. Diwali is a festival of lights and one of the major events ...