Connecticut now recognizes Diwali as a state holiday, becoming the second U.S. state to recognize the Hindu holiday under ...

This year, Diwali falls on October 31, according to the Hindu American Foundation's holiday calendar. The festival is celebrated over five days and dhanteras, the preparation period leading up to ...

The State of Connecticut officially recognizes Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, as a state holiday. The bill received ...

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 ...

Diwali has a couple of different names including the Hindu Festival of Lights, Deepavali, CNN reported. It is celebrated by more than a billion Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists in India ...

A business leader says Leicester's world-famous Diwali celebrations "belong" in Belgrave Road, after the city council ...

Where can you celebrate Diwali in Michigan? As globally, Hindu and South Asian American communities across Michigan are celebrating the Festival of Lights this week. Here's a look at some local ...

Diwali occurs in the fall, typically between October and November. The Festival of Lights lasts five days with the main observation occurring on the third day. In 2024, the observation is Oct. 31.