What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it ... - AP News
WEBNov 9, 2023 · Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and the diaspora. Over five days, people take part in festive gatherings, fireworks displays, feasts and prayer.
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, explained - CNN
WEBNov 11, 2023 · CNN — More than a billion Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists around the world are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights. Diwali, also called Deepavali, is one of the biggest festivals in...
Here's how India is celebrating Diwali - NPR
WEBNov 4, 2021 · Hindus in India and across the world are celebrating Diwali, the five-day festival of lights. Here's what celebrations look like across India.
Millions of Indians set a world record celebrating Diwali : NPR
WEBNov 13, 2023 · Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Sunday with a Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared in the South Asian country.
Bidens host largest White House Diwali celebration ever - NBC News
WEBOct 25, 2022 · The Bidens hosted the largest Diwali celebration ever held in the White House on Monday, with 200 guests in attendance as the president lit a diya, a ceremonial lamp, and addressed the holiday’s...
Diwali 2021: India celebrates festival of lights under shadow of ... - BBC
WEBIndia has been lit up in a dazzling display of light and colour, as millions of people celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali.
Diwali 2023: The festival of lights, explained through rituals
WEBBy Sarah Shamim. 11 Nov 2023. |. Updated: 12 Nov 2023. 08:28 AM (GMT) Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains worldwide are celebrating Diwali this year on November 12. The festivities that run for...
Diwali: Indians celebrate the sparkling festival of lights - BBC
WEBNov 11, 2023 · Millions of Indians are celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, which is one of the most important festivals in the country. People pray, enjoy festive meals and light fireworks; sweets...
Diwali 2021: India celebrates festival of lights under shadow of …
WEBNov 4, 2021 · India has been lit up in a dazzling display of light and colour, as millions of people celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali. But it comes amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic and air ...
Diwali 2022: India celebrates the festival with a dazzling ... - BBC
WEBOct 23, 2022 · India's streets and homes are lit up with colourful lanterns and glowing lamps as millions celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali.
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