Billions of people around the world this week will be celebrating Diwali, also known as the festival of lights. The annual holiday is celebrated every year, usually in late October or early November.

Light up those lamps and bring out the sparkle, it's time for Diwali. Millions of Hindus and South Asians around the world are celebrating the Festival of Lights with parties, dinners, food and ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most popular holidays in India, and for Hindus in particular. Stream Connecticut News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. A celebration of good over evil, ...

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How much do you know about Diwali, one of the biggest holidays celebrated in India? While another popular Indian holiday, Holi, is known as the “festival of colors,” Diwali is known as the “festival ...

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 the ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most popular holidays in India, and for Hindus in particular. A celebration of good over evil, it is observed across faiths over five days with gatherings ...

Many people in the South Asian diaspora are anticipating the widespread tradition. Over a billion people of various different faiths like Hinduism and Buddhism celebrate Diwali, CNN reporting said.