Diwali is all about laughter, sweets, family get-togethers, and colorful fireworks. But for children with asthma, this festive season can also cause distress and health hazards. More air pollution, ...

Essay on Diwali: Diwali, also known as Deepavali or Deepawali, is the festival of lights celebrated with great joy across India and by Indians worldwide. Schools often ask students to write an essay ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — Folks gathered at the BAPS Richmond Mandir on Sunday for a special kids celebration of Diwali, the festival of lights. This festival featured the theme of "Unity," offering ...

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 ...

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, the Hindu festival of lights, is Monday. More than a billion people around the world are celebrating the five-day festival. Diwali is derived from the word “Deepavali,” which means “a row of ...

This month marks one of Hinduism’s most celebrated festivals. Diwali, the annual festival of lights, begins on Oct. 20. Celebrations last five days, and include activities such as gift-giving, ...

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Bridgewater Commons mall will transform its center court into a vibrant cultural hub, featuring live performances, music, dance and vendors to celebrate Diwali. Known as the Hindu Festival of Lights, ...

My introduction to Diwali was in 2016 during my first visit to India. I wandered the streets of Jaipur, twinkling with white, blue, and purple fairy lights. I snacked on treats with my host family, ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Residents can celebrate Diwali, the Hindu “Festival of Lights” that features food, traditional attire and performances, in Richmond this weekend. The celebration is set to take ...

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 ...