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What is Diwali, and how is it celebrated?

Diwali is the five-day festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and spiritual ...

California just made Diwali a state holiday. Who gets day off work and school?

California is adding a new holiday to its calendar. On Monday, Oct. 6, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 268 into law, making California the third state to designate Diwali — the Hindu festival ...

What is Diwali? Hindu Festival of Lights starts Monday. Does Florida recognize it?

Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, kicked off on Saturday but is celebrated Monday, Oct. 20, this year. Here are some of ...

Diwali becomes an official California state holiday. Where to celebrate the festivities

Diwali has been added to California’s official list of statewide holidays — just in time for this year’s festivities.