New Hyde Park danced through its fourth annual Diwali celebration this past Friday, Oct. 17, marking the religious and cultural Indian festival of lights. The village’s celebration is important, not ...

Diwali is one of the most important festivals celebrated by followers of Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ...

Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and spiritual light over darkness, per the Hindu American Foundation.

NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.

(RNS) — Monday (Oct. 20) marks Diwali, the “festival of lights” celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists across India, South Asia and the diaspora. Considered one of the most ...

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