Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Diwali is a Hindu festival of lights celebrated across South Asia. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul explains what's behind the annual ...

(NewsNation) — This week, Hindus around the world are celebrating one of their most important holidays, Diwali. It’s an occasion that has become popular in recent years among Americans of all faiths.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People admire oil lamps outside Ahmedabad, India, on Oct. 19. (Shammi Mehra/AFP via Getty Images) This month marks one of Hinduism ...

(RNS) — Monday (Oct. 20) marks Diwali, the “festival of lights” celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists across India, South Asia and the diaspora. Considered one of the most ...

Many people in the South Asian diaspora are anticipating the widespread tradition. Over a billion people of various different faiths like Hinduism and Buddhism celebrate Diwali, CNN reporting said.

Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is a major five-day holiday celebrated by many South Asian religious communities. In 2025, the main day of Diwali falls on Monday, Oct. 20, with the ...

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a five-day celebration for Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. The holiday's date is determined by the lunar calendar, typically falling in late October or early ...

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, ...