Light up those lamps and bring out the sparkle, it's time for Diwali. Millions of Hindus and South Asians around the world are celebrating the Festival of Lights with parties, dinners, food and ...

Diwali or Deepavali is one of the biggest and auspicious festivals celebrated by Hindus around the globe with ebullience. The festival of lights signifies peace and joy, the victory of good over evil ...

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.

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The Vatican Council for Interreligious Dialogue has offered its “cordial greetings” to Hindus celebrating the feast of Deepavali. The council proposed religious freedom as the answer to religiously ...

Known as “The Festival of Lights”, Diwali is one of India’s biggest and most important celebrations. Starting on Sunday, November 12, 2023, and continuing on for five days, one of the many fun Diwali ...

Pakistan's top leaders on Monday (October 20, 2025) extended Deepavali greetings to the minority Hindu community members, reiterating commitment to protect the rights of minorities in the country.

Deepavali, the beloved festival of lights, has been inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. This recognition celebrates the festival's deep cultural significance, its values of ...

Bring out the sparkle and light up those lamps; it's time for Diwali celebrations. Millions of Hindus and South Asians across the globe will celebrate the annual Festival of Lights on Monday, Oct. 20, ...