Sikhs call Diwali as Bandi Chhor Diwas. This is one of the most important festivals in the list of important celebrations for the Sikh community. Literally translated as the day of liberation ...

For Buddhists, Diwali is honored as the day Hindu Emperor Ashoka converted to Buddhism. For Sikhs, Diwali overlaps with Bandi Chhor Divas, which commemorates the day Guru Hargobind was released ...

Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists from London tell the BBC what Diwali means to them. For the first time this century, thousands of people will enjoy Diwali and Halloween on the same day.

Pakistan's Punjab province has decided to offer cash PKR 10,000 to 2,200 Sikh and Hindu families each ahead of Diwali and Guru Nanak's birth anniversary, PTI reported on Wednesday. A spokesperson ...

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 ...

It is also celebrated by Sikhs and Jains all around the world. Find out how Deeya celebrates Diwali in this video from My First Festivals. Narrator: Diwali is the Hindu Festival of Light and is ...

Diwali, which was held last year on Oct. 24 and this year will occur on Oct. 20, is celebrated by over a billion people ...

While Diwali is a major religious festival for Hindus, it is also observed by Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists. The origin story of Diwali varies depending on the region. All these stories have one ...

While Diwali is a major religious festival for Hindus, it is also observed by Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists. The origin story of Diwali varies depending on the region. All these stories have one ...

Diwali is a Hindu festival celebrating the victory of Prince Rama over the evil demon Ravana. On the same day, Sikhs celebrate a festival called Bandi Chor Divas, which marks the release of the ...

A Namdhari Sikh faction supports the Bhagat Panthi sect, which thrived in Pakistan's Sindh but is now endangered due to ...