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'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 ...

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, 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 ...

For actress Koel Mallick, this Diwali and Kali Puja is a tad more special. When we asked her about how she’s planning to celebrate the two festivals, she said, “This is my daughter Kavya’s first ...

Diwali, the five-day Hindu "Festival of Lights," will be celebrated on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. The festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. Celebrations include ...

Editor’s note: This story was updated at 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19, to show that there’s no official time off tied to the holiday. Diwali, or the festival of lights, is a major holiday celebrated ...

As the daughter of Indian immigrant parents, very few people seemed to celebrate Diwali when I was a child growing up in the U.S. Now, I walk into Costco with my kids and spot a 10-piece Diwali Diya ...

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

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, ...