Diwali, derived from the word “Deepavali,” meaning “a row of lights,” is typically celebrated by socializing and exchanging ...
Diwali or Deepavali celebrates the "victory of good over evil during the course of five days," according to the Hindu American Foundation.
The Indian Diwali holiday -- derived from the word “Deepavali,” which means “a row of lights" -- is celebrated across faiths ...
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What is Diwali, the Indian festival of lights?

Diwali is one of the most celebrated holidays in India and has become increasingly significant in the Indian-American ...
Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, kicked off on Saturday but is celebrated Monday, Oct. 20, this year. Here are some of ...
One of the biggest festivals will be celebrated across the globe soon with the Hindu holiday of Diwali. Here's where the holiday falls in 2025.
President Trump's Diwali message celebrates hope, renewal, and community as millions prepare for the festival of lights.
Diwali, the “Festival of Lights,” is the most widely celebrated Indian holiday in the U.S., and the Alamo City’s Diwali SA ...
Diwali, or the festival of lights, begins today, Oct. 20, with communities across Michigan celebrating the five-day festival.
President Donald Trump celebrates the triumph of good over evil during the Diwali festival of lights celebration at the White ...
St Aloysius Higher Primary School celebrated Kannada Rajyotsava and Diwali with vibrant cultural festivities in the school auditorium, showcasing Karnataka’s rich heritage and the joyous spirit of the ...
The biggest public holiday in India, Diwali features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets.