Diwali, also known as Deepavali or Divali, is a major holiday celebrated by many South Asian religious communities. In 2025, its observance begins Saturday, Oct. 18, and lasts five days, of which ...

Diwali is a major holiday celebrated by many South Asian religious communities. Also called the festival of lights, its observance begins on Oct. 18 and lasts five days, of which Diwali is just one.

Many people in the South Asian diaspora are anticipating the widespread tradition. Over a billion people of various different faiths like Hinduism and Buddhism celebrate Diwali, CNN reporting said.

Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most popular holidays in India, and for Hindus in particular. A celebration of good over evil, it is observed across faiths over five days with gatherings ...

Michigan's South Asian American communities — across several faiths — are preparing to mark the festival of lights, which starts this month. Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains in India, ...

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, ...

Known as the "Festival of Lights," Diwali is a holiday of great significance to Indian Americans and South Asian Americans and traditionally celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains. The word ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California could become the third state to designate Diwali as an official holiday, following in the footsteps of ...