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 means "row of lights" in Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language. Known as the Hindu festival of lights, the joyful holiday originated in India but is also celebrated in various incarnations by ...

Bella Markovitz Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 3:05 p.m. | Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 3:05 p.m. LED tealights flickered between vibrant garlands and flowers Nov. 2 at the Baierl Family YMCA in Franklin Park. More ...

India's festival of lights, Diwali, was on Wednesday announced as an addition to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list, sparking celebrations. The United Nations cultural agency, meeting in the ...

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Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, will shine across the globe this weekend. Indian markets and restaurants in the Valley are ready to celebrate. The five-day festival commemorates the ...

Bob Parida of Aurora loves celebrating his Indian heritage and found plenty of like-minded folks on Sunday as the Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board of Aurora offered its 11th Diwali ...

ROTHSCHILD, Wis. (WSAW) - Diwali, the traditional Hindu Festival of Lights, is a vibrant celebration marking the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and a joyous expression of ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a Diwali celebration at the White House, attended by a small group of about two dozen guests, including senior officials, diplomats, and business ...