FLUSHING, NY — “The stories… and practices of Diwali, Holi, and Raksha Bandhan taught me many of the values I hold so dear today,” said New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, as he ...

SACRAMENTO, CA – California will officially celebrate Diwali as a state holiday, following Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of Assembly Bill 268 on October 6 — a move that has sparked joy and pride ...

A writer reflects on identity, diaspora and the holiday traditions that shaped her life from Nativity plays to samosas and ...

Diwali — the Festival of Lights — came to Irvine, California, and it was pure magic! Join us as we experience our first Diwali celebration filled with color, culture, and incredible food. As ...

In an exciting first, Pudsey the bear will be brought to life in a magical and moving animation, premiering on BBC One and BBC iPlayer this December for BBC Children in Need, as a 25-minute on-screen ...

I had lost faith in the universe — until an apparition of my smiling, 16-year-old late ex-boyfriend appeared. By Mara Chadnick My husband was unbothered when I mentioned that my first love’s ghost ...

BBC Children in Need’s mascot Pudsey is coming to life in a 25-minute animated special for CBeebies, BBC One and BBC iPlayer in December. Produced by BBC Studios Kids & Family and Creative Conspiracy, ...

Diwali is a bright night on Vancouver and Abbotsford Canucks’ calendars, a celebration that brings everyone together to celebrate culture and community. The spirit of the festival shines brightly in ...

Edison Township will celebrate the festival of lights with a drone and fireworks show during its fourth annual Diwali Festival at Papaianni Park on Oct. 25. The 18-minute drone show will feature the ...

U.S. President Donald Trump mispronounced the Indian ambassador’s name during a celebration of Diwali at the White House on Tuesday, saying Vinay Kwatruu instead of Vinay Kwatra. Newsweek contacted ...

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.

EDISON, NJ - The township's annual Diwali festival is scheduled for Saturday from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Papaianni Park. Edison Township has secured nine parking lots and six shuttle routes to ease ...