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 ...

Diwali has a couple of different names including the Hindu Festival of Lights, Deepavali, CNN reported. It is celebrated by more than a billion Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists in India, Nepal, ...

Light up those lamps and bring out the sparkle, it's time for Diwali. On Thursday, millions of Hindus and South Asians across the world will celebrate the Festival of Lights with parties, dinners, ...

Scientists and storytellers alike agree—Diwali’s glow is more than symbolic, it measurably lifts moods, strengthens communities, and connects cultures worldwide. As autumn nights grow longer, a glow ...

India's festival of lights, Diwali, was on Wednesday announced as an addition to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, ...

As Diwali celebrations begin worldwide, members of the Bronx community in Riverdale are preparing for the holiday with traditions that hold special meaning. Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, ...

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 ...