Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and spiritual light over darkness, per the Hindu American Foundation.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a significant celebration in South Asia and for several religious groups. It ...

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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 ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed AB 268, introduced by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San José), which officially designates Diwali as a state holiday. Diwali, also known as the “Festival of Lights,” is ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Hindus across the globe are celebrating their largest holiday of the year known as Diwali. This includes members of the local temple in Savannah. Diwali, also known as the ...

India's 2026 calendar is a vibrant tapestry of celebrations. Major festivals like Pongal, Holi, Diwali, and Eid-ul-Fitr mark the year. National holidays such as Republic Day and Independence Day are ...

California has designated Diwali — popularly known as the “Festival of Lights” — as an official statewide holiday. Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the legislation, Assembly Bill 268, ...

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 one of the most celebrated holidays among Indian, Hindu, Jain, Bhuddist and Sikh communities, with festivities set to begin in Nassau County and across the world later this month. But what ...