Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and spiritual ...

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 ...

Diwali 2025 is on Monday, October 20. Dhanteras, the first day of the holiday and the preparation period leading up to the peak of Diwali, will begin on Oct. 18, two days earlier than the main day of ...

The writer Raj Tawney shares how celebrating Diwali eventually taught him to feel more rooted in his Indian culture — and in himself. By Raj Tawney This article is also a weekly newsletter. Sign up ...

As per Drik Panchang, Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, November 8, when Lakshmi Puja is observed. The extended Diwali 2026 ...

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, ...

India's 2026 calendar is a vibrant tapestry of celebrations. Major festivals like Pongal, Holi, Diwali, and Eid-ul-Fitr mark ...

Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is a major five-day holiday celebrated by many South Asian religious communities. In 2025, the main day of Diwali falls on Monday, Oct. 20, with the ...

(RNS) — As of this week, three US states have codified Diwali as a state holiday, offering a framework for excused absences or paid leave for students and employees who wish to celebrate. (RNS) – ...

These late nights on school days felt precious, giving me a sense of community, but I also was self-conscious in public while ...

When I met my New Delhi-born husband Rahul a little more than 10 years ago, Diwali wasn’t yet a big part of my life. But now I can’t imagine fall without it. The “Festival of Lights,” which generally ...

Diwali — or Deepawali — is approaching this month, on Oct. 20. And the Bay Area has a host of events honoring the festival observed by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists. Diwali, also known as the ...