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What is Diwali, and why is it celebrated? What to know about the annual festival of lights.

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, ... Read More

Millions of Indians celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights

Diwali, derived from the word “Deepavali,” meaning “a row of lights,” is typically celebrated by socializing and exchanging gifts. The dates of the festival are based on the Hindu lunar calendar, ... Read More

The most celebrated festival for Indians. Diwali. What is it?

Diwali or the Festival of Lights takes its name from the rows of oil lamps, electric lights or paper lanterns that decorate the homes, offices and public spaces of those who celebrate the holiday. It ... Read More

What to Know About Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights

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 ... Read More

Diwali — a time for renewal — being celebrated this week around the world

Editor’s note: “Behind the News” is the product of Sun staff assisted by the Sun’s AI lab, which includes a variety of tools such as Anthropic’s Claude, Perplexity AI, Google Gemini and ChatGPT. This ... Read More

Diwali festival of lights is celebrated by more than 1 billion people

The festival brings with it a number of unique traditions, which also vary by the region. What all celebrations have in common are the lights, fireworks, feasting, new clothes and praying. —In ... Read More

Thousands gather to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in Bartlett, Illinois

The new year has started for the Hindu and South Asian communities across the country. On Monday, Diwali was celebrated around the world, also known as the festival of lights. More than a billion ... Read More

What is Diwali? Hindu Festival of Lights starts Monday. Does Florida recognize it?

Diwali, the five-day Hindu "Festival of Lights," will be celebrated on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. The festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. Celebrations include ... Read More

When is Diwali, why is it celebrated? What to know about the Hindu Festival of Lights

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, ... Read More