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...
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.
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...
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 new world record celebrating Diwali - AP News
WEBNov 13, 2023 · Millions of Indians are celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, with a Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared in the South Asian country.
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 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 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 - BBC News
WEBNov 13, 2023 · Diwali festival cancelled due to 'funding freeze'. Organisers say the cancelled festival represents a setback to "cultural pride". Birmingham & Black Country. 31 Aug 2024.