Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and spiritual ...

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, ...

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 ...

Many people in the South Asian diaspora are anticipating the widespread tradition. Over a billion people of various different faiths like Hinduism and Buddhism celebrate Diwali, CNN reporting said.

Editor’s note: This story was updated at 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19, to show that there’s no official time off tied to the holiday. Diwali, or the festival of lights, is a major holiday celebrated ...

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, ...