(NewsNation) — This week, Hindus around the world are celebrating one of their most important holidays, Diwali. It’s an occasion that has become popular in recent years among Americans of all faiths.

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 ...

Diwali's annual five-day celebration, also known as Deepavali or Divali, ended on Oct. 22 in 2025. Diwali is a major holiday celebrated by many South Asian religious communities. In 2025, its ...

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NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.

(RNS and NPR) — Shilpa Desai has worked in South-Asian grocery stores in central Alabama for the past 15 years. Right now, she’s worried that her customers won’t be able to afford staple goods, some ...

(FOX40.COM) — Sunday afternoon, thousands of people across Sacramento joined together to celebrate Diwali — the Hindu festival of lights. This holiday celebrates unity, positivity and gratitude. FOX40 ...

While my family lit diyas and gathered around for prayer, I had to FaceTime them from the desk in my dorm. It was a stark reminder that not all traditions receive the same recognition on campus.