This month marks one of Hinduism’s most celebrated festivals. Diwali, the annual festival of lights, begins on Oct. 20.

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A move to use "green" firecrackers during Diwali appeared not to have made a difference for pollution in India's capital.

India's top court banned traditional firecrackers in Delhi amid air quality concerns ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of ...

Edison Township will celebrate the festival of lights with a drone and fireworks show during its fourth annual Diwali ...

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The holiday is a major event in India, particularly for followers of Hinduism and Sikhism, and is marked by candle and lamp ...

What is there to know about Diwali? Diwali is the festival of lights celebrating light over darkness. The South Asian holiday ...

Diwali or Deepavali celebrates the "victory of good over evil during the course of five days," according to the Hindu American Foundation.

The biggest public holiday in India, Diwali features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets.