Diwali's annual five-day celebration, also known as Deepavali or Divali, ended on Oct. 22 in 2025. Diwali is a major holiday celebrated by many South Asian religious communities. In 2025, its ...

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Our roundup of events this week includes Rockland Fashion Week, a Diwali Festival, art, music, theater, and more. We also ...

Diwali, or the “Festival of Lights,” is the most celebrated Hindu festival. It marks the victory of good over evil and the beginning of the Hindu New Year. The holiday, also called Deepavali, is India ...

A local family is pushing for Chesterfield County Public Schools to add Diwali as an official school holiday.Commonly called ...

While my family lit diyas and gathered around for prayer, I had to FaceTime them from the desk in my dorm. It was a stark reminder that not all traditions receive the same recognition on campus.

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AADE robotics and coding for kids, a Diwali celebration at Wagner Noël, and an Emo revival night at Cotton Flat Records.

Diwali 2026 will happen slightly later in the year than in 2025,with the main day of the festival on Nov. 8, 2026. Diwali follows the lunar calendar and last five days, but the date shifts each year.