One of the biggest festivals will be celebrated across the globe today with the autumn Hindu holiday of Diwali. As millions celebrate light over darkness and good over evil, here's what you need to ...

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 ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Every year 1.2 billion Hindu people across the world celebrate the Diwali holiday. The holiday is Hinduism's Celebration of Light. President of the Universal Society of ...

The 2026 holiday calendar lists all major festivals, national public holidays and religious observances, helping people ...

Maharashtra is among the states that will observe Diwali holiday on October 21. While October 20 marks the main day of festivities, including Laxmi Pujan, across the country, some states have decided ...

Bella Markovitz Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 3:05 p.m. | Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 3:05 p.m. LED tealights flickered between vibrant garlands and flowers Nov. 2 at the Baierl Family YMCA in Franklin Park. More ...

The list outlines mandatory national holidays (like Republic Day, Holi, and Diwali) and a selection of optional/restricted ...

Hindu, Buddist, Sikh and Jain communities are getting ready to celebrate Diwali Monday, which will officially be the first time it is recognized as a state holiday. Her murder went unsolved for ...

Bruin Hindus is warming Bruins’ hearts with diyas this Diwali season. The Hindu student organization hosted its annual Diwali ...

Members of the Hindu community, local officials, and Norwalk police gather outside the Norwalk Police Department. (Photo b) ...

Hindu, Buddist, Sikh and Jain communities are getting ready to celebrate Diwali Monday, which will officially be the first time it is recognized as a state holiday. Hindu, Buddist, Sikh and Jain ...