This year, Diwali will be celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 31. Diwali usually falls in October or November, depending on the lunar calendar. Diwali, or the “Festival of Lights,” is the most ...

When Kamini Patel’s daughters go trick-or-treating in San Jose this week, they will also be wishing many of their neighbors a happy Diwali. Growing up in La Crescenta, California, Patel couldn ...

“Food is a very big part of Diwali,” said Gawde, of Shakopee, though this year she had just one half-full cart. “Everyone makes savory and sweet items.” The celebration, which falls on ...

And since we've provided you with that calendar reminder, it's only right that we follow up with the specifics on how to celebrate this year. Across the faiths, Diwali is all about good energy ...

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.

Diyas — small clay lamps — are a traditional and quintessential part of Diwali. They require only a little oil or ghee and a cotton wick to light, and they can be reused year after year ...

Harris County Commissioners Court voted to extend authorization for fireworks sales and celebrations during Diwali for five ...

Bihar Assembly Election may be held over two or three phases, Election Commission sources told NDTV Monday. The schedule will ...

Diwali, or the “Festival of Lights,” is the most celebrated Hindu festival. It marks the victory of good over evil and the beginning of the Hindu New Year. The holiday, also called Deepavali ...