Bright nights are ahead! Diwali, also known as the "Festival of Lights," is recognized as India's biggest holiday and takes place over the course of five days. The festival occurs annually each ...

River Town school districts have recently added two holidays to their calendars—Juneteenth, in commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved people, and Lunar New Year, an Asian holiday celebrated on ...

Diwali projects the rich and glorious past and teaches its observers to uphold the true values of life. For the Hindus, the holiday symbolizes the return of Prince Rama of Ayodhya with his wife, Sita, ...

Rep. Matt Blumenthal, D-Stamford, House chair of the Government Administration and Elections Committee, said Diwali is an important holiday. “It should be recognized and celebrated,” Blumentha ...

Diwali, also known as the festival of lights ... according to the office of Assemblymember Jenifer Rajkumar. The holiday originated in India and is considered one of the most sacred days of ...

Diwali 2024: Public holiday in India In 2024, Diwali, also known as Deepavali, will be celebrated as a public holiday across India. This festival is one of the most important in the country and ...