Diwali, also called Deepavali, is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists in India and around the world. People mark the holiday by decorating their homes, gathering with families and of ...

Diwali can begin anywhere from mid-October to mid-November due to the Hindu lunar calendar. Here's when the celebrations will occur in 2023.

The writer Raj Tawney shares how celebrating Diwali eventually taught him to feel more rooted in his Indian culture — and in himself. By Raj Tawney This article is also a weekly newsletter. Sign ...

Diwali, set to occur this weekend, stands out as the most jubilant festivity in India. Embraced by a population exceeding a billion, both within the nation and its diaspora, this celebration spans ...

What to Know. More than one billion people throughout South Asia and the diaspora will celebrate Diwali this week. This year, the primary holiday will take place on Thursday, Oct. 31.

Day 3 Diwali: The height of the holiday, celebrants wear their best clothes, light lamps and have as much light as possible in their homes and watch fireworks; Day 4 Annakut, ...

Diwali was the only time he remembers his late mother wearing makeup. "During Diwali, my mom would take red lipstick, put it on her lips, dab some on her fingers, and then apply it to her cheeks.

When is Diwali 2023? In 2023, Diwali will be celebrated Nov. 12. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Diwali can occur anywhere from mid-October to mid-November.

With Diwali a little less than month away, celebrations for it have begun. Mattel, on Friday, unveiled a new Diwali special Barbie Doll dressed by Indian courtier Anita Dongre.

In 2023, Diwali will begin on Nov. 10 and end on Nov. 15. Although celebrated primarily by Hindus, the festival, which dates back more than 2,500 years, is also enjoyed by non-Hindu communities.