This month marks one of Hinduism’s most celebrated festivals. Diwali, the annual festival of lights, begins on Oct. 20.

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NORWALK, CA – Gujaratis of North America (GONA), in collaboration with Love Sports, hosted a ‘Gujarati Unity’ Festival Diwali ...

President Donald Trump celebrates the triumph of good over evil during the Diwali festival of lights celebration at the White ...

Social media videos showing how to use 'carbide guns' began going viral in the weeks before the Diwali festival.

A move to use "green" firecrackers during Diwali appeared not to have made a difference for pollution in India's capital.

The holiday is a major event in India, particularly for followers of Hinduism and Sikhism, and is marked by candle and lamp ...

Diwali is a holiday in India and other places— with festivals in observance of that holiday celebrated by more than one ...

Diwali or Deepavali celebrates the "victory of good over evil during the course of five days," according to the Hindu American Foundation.

The biggest public holiday in India, Diwali features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets.