YONKERS. NY — November 14, 2020 — Diwali is the Indian “festival of lights”—a holiday that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on November 14. Though technically religious, it’s also become a cultural event in North America that’s celebrated with sweets and special foods. Diwali (also called Divali or Deepavali) is a “festival of lights” that celebrates …
Diwali – India’s Festival of Lights: October 17th through October 21st, 2017
This article was written by Sharrell Cook and first published by Trip Savvy NEW YORK, NY — October 17, 2017 — Diwali is observed on the 15th day of Kartik, the holiest month in the Hindu lunar calendar. In 2017, Diwali is on October 19. It is observed a day earlier in southern India, on October 18. The Diwali festival …