Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is a major holiday celebrated by many South Asian religious communities. The five-day festival's date is determined by the lunar calendar, typically ...

Diwali — or Deepawali — is approaching this month, on Oct. 20. And the Bay Area has a host of events honoring the festival observed by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists. Diwali, also known as 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 ...

Bring out the sparkle and light up those lamps; it's time for Diwali celebrations. Millions of Hindus and South Asians across the globe will celebrate the annual Festival of Lights on Monday, Oct. 20, ...

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

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation to make Diwali an officially observed state holiday. Diwali, also known ...

Hindus across the Washington, D.C. region and around the world will celebrate the first day of the five-day holiday Diwali. The “festival of lights” is the yearly time for family gatherings, prayer, ...

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a five-day celebration for Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. The holiday's date is determined by the lunar calendar, typically falling in late October or early ...

Dances, food and a fashion show will all be part of this weekend's Diwali Festival & Show in Stockton. The event will begin at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Cesar Chavez High School, 2929 ...

Diwali is a major holiday celebrated by many South Asian religious communities. Also called the festival of lights, its observance begins on Oct. 18 and lasts five days, of which Diwali is just one.

Diwali is a major holiday celebrated by many South Asian religious communities that will soon observe and participate in its festivities. What is Diwali? When is Diwali? Here’s what to know. According ...

Diwali is a major holiday celebrated by many South Asian religious communities. Its observance will begin this weekend and will last for five days. Diwali, the third night of the celebration, falls on ...