Diwali, also called Deepavali, is India's grandest and most important holiday of the year. Much like Christmas is to Christians, Diwali holds great importance to Hindus and other faiths, as it honors ...

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

Diwali, derived from the word “Deepavali,” meaning “a row of lights,” is typically celebrated by socializing and exchanging ...

Billions of people around the world this week will be celebrating Diwali, also known as the festival of lights. The annual holiday is celebrated every year, usually in late October or early November.

Toxic air in India's capital hit more than 56 times the UN health limit early Tuesday, after fireworks for the Hindu festival ...

U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated the Hindu holiday of Diwali with Indian-Americans in the Oval Office Tuesday.

Saffron Indian Bistro and Rasa Contemporary Indian invite you to celebrate Diwali, the annual Hindu Festival of Lights, with their dining service. Perfect for a festive family feast included in the ...

Diwali, one of Hinduism’s most important festivals, falls on Nov. 4 this year, amid a five-day celebration of the triumph of light over darkness that comes just in time for the end of Daylight Saving ...