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Dubai will shine brighter than ever for the Indian festival of Diwali this year. An extraordinary line-up of unforgettable experiences will mark the festival of lights for residents and visitors from ...

Watch live as President Donald Trump participates in a Diwali celebration at the White House. Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country ...

Beginning around 5 p.m. Monday, children and adults trickled into a large, brightly lit hall at the BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Tigard. Tables were neatly arranged with bright tablecloths and ...

Dances, food and a fashion show will all be part of this weekend's Diwali Festival & Show in Stockton. The event will begin at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Cesar Chavez High School, 2929 ...

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'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 has been added to California's official list of statewide holidays, just in time for this year's festivities. This week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 268, which places Diwali ...

CARMEL, Ind. (THE REPORTER) — Last year, Carmel held its inaugural Diwali celebration, and the festival instantly outgrew the space set aside for it. This year’s Diwali is moving to Carter Green and ...

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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, ...