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 ...

Lots of people around the world will be celebrating Diwali which falls on Monday 20th October this year. It's also known as ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most popular holidays in India, and for Hindus in particular. A celebration of good over evil, it is observed across faiths over five days with gatherings ...

On Oct. 31, some Hindu-American families will be celebrating the confluence of two holidays: Diwali and Halloween. One is a festival of lights; the other a fun celebration of darker things. It's ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Diwali is a state holiday after Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bipartisan bill into law. Known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is one of the most significant festivals in South Asian ...

Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights. Diwali means “row of lights”, and celebrates the story of Rama and Sita. It also marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year. The Hindu Story of Rama and Sita.