Diwali 2025 is just around the corner, as the celebrations for Dhanteras, the first festival of the five-day occasion, have begun in households across the globe. As the families get together to ...

Diwali, the spectacular Festival of Lights, is a time of immense joy, hope, and reflection for students across the country. It marks the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance, ...

Diwali, also called Deepavali or the Festival of Lights, is nearly here. The Hindu holiday is a joyful and beautiful celebration of light triumphing over evil. In addition to Hindus, many Buddhists, ...

Diwali, also known as Deepavali and the Hindu “Festival of Lights,” is one of India’s most widely celebrated holidays. It overlaps with other harvest rituals and festivals. The dates for the holiday ...

(RNS) — Monday (Oct. 20) marks Diwali, the “festival of lights” celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists across India, South Asia and the diaspora. Considered one of the most ...

The Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue issued a message at the celebration of Diwali — India’s biggest Hindu festival of lights, held this year on Oct. 31 — with the Holy See highlighting ...