What to Know. More than one billion people throughout South Asia and the diaspora will celebrate Diwali this week. This year, the primary holiday will take place on Thursday, Oct. 31.

Diwali is on Thursday, Oct. 31 in India, although some regions will celebrate on Nov. 1, according to The Economic Times.It's generally celebrated during five days, each of which has significance ...

What to Know. More than one billion people throughout South Asia and the diaspora will celebrate Diwali this week. This year, the primary holiday will take place on Thursday, Oct. 31.

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 ...

On Oct. 31, some Hindu-American families will be celebrating the confluence of two holidays: Diwali and Halloween. One is a festival of lights; the other a fun celebration of darker things.

Diwali Dhamaka at 29 Novi in Novi on Friday, Nov. 15, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Attendees must be 21 years old or above and $15 tickets are for sale online.

This year, Diwali coincides with Halloween, as it falls on Oct. 31, but the celebration lasts several days. According to National Geographic, Diwali is the biggest and most important holiday in India.

Mr Kashyap emphasises that while Diwali is "probably best experienced in India", it is a global celebration. During Diwali, a variety of traditional sweet and savoury dishes are consumed.

Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most popular holidays in India, and for Hindus in particular. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. A celebration of good over evil, it is ...