Diwali, the festival of lights, is a religious observance commemorated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists around the world. Every autumn, the observance sees millions of people attend ...

When is Diwali? The dates of the festival are based on the Hindu lunar calendar, typically falling in late October or early November. This year, the holiday is being celebrated on Oct. 31 and Nov.

Diwali is one of the most important festivals in South Asia, and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated by more than a billion people of various faiths worldwide. Over five days, people take ...

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 ...

And here at a Diwali celebration in Fiji’s capital, it’s a message that resonates. This is Sharda Nand, the President of the Fiji Hindu Society. “During Diwali all our friends and family ...

Diwali also marks the release of Guru Hargobind from prison in 1619 which is why the Golden Temple's golden luminescence is magnified with diyas and lamps on this day ...

By establishing holidays for different celebrations from around the world, Canadian schools can foster learning environments that are inclusive of students from various cultures.

Diwali celebrations in Australia are expanding each year, bringing communities together through events that go beyond traditional rituals. At a Diwali gathering in Mildura, a regional city in ...

NCR, citing dangerous pollution levels. The court ruled that public health (under Article 21) outweighs festive celebrations, ...

"The atmosphere is like Diwali or Holi. This was the demand of ... Dhami ji has done the work of changing the name of the village. We celebrated with dhols (drums), distributing sweets, people ...