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, ...

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 ...

From putting on new clothes to lighting diyas, bringing gifts for friends and family, and indulging in delicious delicacies, the festive spirit of Diwali is too infectious to miss. And behind all this ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A child lights a firecracker during the Diwali, a Hindu festival of lights, in Bengaluru on Oct. 20, 2025. Diwali's annual ...

Diwali is now an official holiday in three states: California, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill earlier in October that authorizes public schools and community ...

South Asian American communities across several faiths are marking the festival of lights in Michigan this week. Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains in India, and among communities ...

Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is a major five-day holiday celebrated by many South Asian religious communities. In 2025, the main day of Diwali falls on Monday, Oct. 20, with the ...

Bring out the sparkle and light up those lamps; it's time for Diwali celebrations. Millions of Hindus and South Asians across the globe will celebrate the annual Festival of Lights on Monday, Oct. 20, ...

The biggest public holiday in India, Diwali features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets. By Mike Ives India is shimmering. This week is Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights ...