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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, ...

PASADENA, Calif. -- Billions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists worldwide are preparing to celebrate Diwali, also known as the "festival of lights." This year, Diwali begins Thursday, Oct. 31 ...

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 ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Millions of Indians marked Diwali on Wednesday by lighting a ...

Editor’s note: This story was updated at 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19, to show that there’s no official time off tied to the holiday. Diwali, or the festival of lights, is a major holiday celebrated ...

Get complete information When & How Diwali Festival is Celebrated, Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness, wishing for prosperity and happiness. It is observed across India and globally.

A fireworks display will not be part of this year's Diwali celebrations in Leicester, but a cultural stage show is expected ...

Leicester's Diwali lights will be switched on without ceremony two weeks before Diwali Day, with the Safety Advisory Group ...