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What is Diwali, and how is it celebrated?

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.
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, ...
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 ...
A CELEBRATION OF LIGHT: Attendees donned their best attire for the Diwali celebration at Ashley Park. Even the youngest family members wore handmade garments for the 5-day festival. (Jill Holloway/The ...
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 ...
Bella Markovitz Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 3:05 p.m. | Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 3:05 p.m. LED tealights flickered between vibrant garlands and flowers Nov. 2 at the Baierl Family YMCA in Franklin Park. More ...
During the Hindu lunisolar months of Ashvin and Kartika –or from mid-September to mid-November — Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is celebrated in a variety of Indian religions. And last ...
Individuals participate in a Diwali prayer service, passing among one another a lit flame during an Aarti ceremony. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel) Individuals in Orlando joined together for a Diwali ...