Many people across the United States and the world will be celebrating Diwali on November 12. Diwali is a time when family, friends, and community members come together to celebrate light and hope.

Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and spiritual light over darkness, per the Hindu American Foundation.

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a significant celebration in South Asia and for several religious groups. It begins in mid-October and lasts for five days, with each day having its ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A child lights a firecracker during the Diwali, a Hindu festival of lights, in Bengaluru on Oct. 20, 2025. Diwali's annual ...

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, ...

Individuals participate in a Diwali prayer service, passing among one another a lit flame during an Aarti ceremony. (Rich Pope/Orlando Sentinel) Individuals in Orlando joined together for a Diwali ...

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.

Diwali, also known as Deepavali or Deepawali, is the Hindu festival of lights, and it falls on Monday, Oct. 20. Fitoor Santa Monica is celebrating with a limited-time Celebration Menu that highlights ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON, DC – US President Donald Trump extended his greetings on the occasion of Diwali, calling it a “timeless reminder of light’s victory over darkness”. In a presidential message, Trump wrote: ...

India Society of Worcester hosted Boston’s first-ever Diwali celebration in Faneuil Hall Marketplace on Saturday. The celebration featured dance performances featuring youth groups and traditional ...