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 ...

More than a billion Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists around the world are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights, on October 20, 2025. Diwali, also called Deepavali, is one of the biggest ...

This year, the first day of Diwali, the most important festival of the year in India, falls on Halloween in the United States. Diwali is also extremely important to Hindus. It is celebrated across ...

As per Drik Panchang, Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, November 8, when Lakshmi Puja is observed. The extended Diwali 2026 ...

Diwali is almost here, and the festive excitement is everywhere. Markets are full of lights and decorations, homes are being cleaned and decorated, and people are getting ready to celebrate one of ...

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 ...

It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world's most populous nation and the diaspora. Over five days, people take part in festive gatherings, fireworks displays, feasts ...