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Indians celebrate Diwali by lighting a record number of clay lamps

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Millions of Indians began celebrating the annual Hindu festival Festival of Lights, Diwali, by symbolically lighting a record 2.51 million clay oil lamps at dusk on Wednesday on the banks of the Saryu River in a…

When is the holiday and why is it celebrated?

Barbie’s new limited edition doll hits stores ahead of Diwali Mattel collaborated with fashion designer Anita Dongre for a limited edition Barbie to celebrate Diwali. Diwali is one of the most important Hindu festivals and is celebrated in many South…

‘It’s of great importance’: The first day of the Hindu festival Diwali begins in DC

Hindus throughout the Washington, DC region and around the world celebrate the first of the five-day holiday of Diwali. The “Festival of Lights” is the annual time for family gatherings, prayers, lamp lighting and celebration. Hindus throughout the Washington, DC…

What is Diwali? When is it in 2024? Traditions of knowing more

Barbie’s new limited edition doll hits stores ahead of Diwali Mattel collaborated with fashion designer Anita Dongre for a limited edition Barbie to celebrate Diwali. Diwali is an important holiday celebrated by many South Asian religious communities, which will soon…

Who are JD Vance’s children? Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel Vance

Rules for the Vice Presidential Debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance CBS News outlined several rules for the Oct. 1 vice presidential debate, including the ability to turn off the candidates’ microphones. While the vice presidential candidate travels the…