Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is a major holiday celebrated by many South Asian religious communities. The five-day festival's date is determined by the lunar calendar, typically ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California's governor is busy signing bills into laws, from banning police masks to creating Diwali as a state holiday, from California State University admissions to making sure ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed AB 268, introduced by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San José), which officially designates Diwali as a state holiday. Diwali, also known as the “Festival of Lights,” is ...

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, ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation to make Diwali an officially observed state holiday. Diwali, also known ...

Diwali is just days away. Many people in the South Asian diaspora are anticipating the widespread tradition. In fact, some individuals already began celebrating in Massachusetts, specifically the ...

Hindus across the Washington, D.C. region and around the world will celebrate the first day of the five-day holiday Diwali. The “festival of lights” is the yearly time for family gatherings, prayer, ...

One of the biggest festivals will be celebrated across the globe soon with the autumn Hindu holiday of Diwali. As millions celebrate light over darkness and good over evil, here's what you need to ...

A celebration of Diwali, India's festival of lights, happened in Elk Grove on Monday night, with traditional Indian songs, dance and ceremonial clothing. Hundreds of people gathered for the annual ...

Dances, food and a fashion show will all be part of this weekend's Diwali Festival & Show in Stockton. The event will begin at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Cesar Chavez High School, 2929 ...

Diwali is a major holiday celebrated by many South Asian religious communities. Its observance will begin this weekend and will last for five days. Diwali, the third night of the celebration, falls on ...

The biggest public holiday in India, Diwali features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets. By Mike Ives India is shimmering. This week is Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights ...