Diwali, the festival of light celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, begins on October 24 this year. The holiday, for which there are a number of interpretations, goes back more than 2,000 years and ...

Diwali, the festival of lights, is just around the corner in 2025. While it is celebrated with immense joy across India and by Indian communities worldwide, there are countless traditions, beliefs, ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. On Monday, Oct. 24, millions of Hindus across the world will celebrate what is for ...

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world's most populous nation and the ...

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world's most populous nation and the ...

After the Montville Township Police Department received a few phone calls about swastika sightings in October, it posted on Facebook to explain why. The reason? Diwali. "With Diwali coming up this ...

As the festive season lights up homes across India, many employers are rewarding their staff with Diwali bonuses and gifts. However, this year’s celebrations come with a few important changes in tax ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Millions of Indians began celebrating the annual Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, by symbolically lighting a record 2.51 million ...