Diwali is a significant festival in Hinduism, Jainism and Sikhism. In a multicultural and diverse country like India, everyone has their own way of celebrating this festival. Even though their belief ...

Over five days, people take part in festive gatherings, fireworks displays, feasts and prayer. Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word “deepavali,” which means “a row or series of lights.” ...

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 ...

Happy Diwali!" Brothers share a love that is closer ... is a time for fasting, prayer, and spiritual growth for Muslims worldwide. Observances include pre-dawn and post-sunset meals, with the ...

Diwali, the festival of lights ... it celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is a time of prayer, celebration and coming together with family and community. “[During this time] Indian ...

Sunita Williams' ancestral village in Gujarat is planning grand celebrations as she returns to Earth after nine months at the ISS. Villagers in Jhulas ...