For the joyous Muslim holiday to work, mothers in New York City spent Saturday night preparing, merging traditions from around the world with ones developed here.

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Diwali, which was held last year on Oct. 24 and this year will occur on Oct. 20, is celebrated by over a billion people ...

On the occasion of Diwali, a Hindu festival, the Mayor of India's Agartala Municipality, Dipak Majumdar, gifted fruits and sweets to Bangladeshi businessmen as a gesture of goodwill. Around 2:30pm ...

here are some unique and thoughtful gift ideas to make your Holi celebrations even more special. Gujiya is a popular sweet, shaped like a samosa. It is frequently prepared during festivals like Diwali ...

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Another viewer expressed their amazement, writing: "This is such a beautiful and meaningful tradition. Does this ritual take place only during Diwali or on other special occasions as well?" The video ...

Setting off firecrackers is a cherished tradition, as is exchanging sweets and gifts among friends and family. Diwali celebrations typically feature rangoli, which are geometric, floral patterns ...

Diwali, the festival of lights ... Holika Dahan, vibrant color play, and traditional treats mark the festivities. Remember key Dos and Don’ts to ensure a spiritually uplifting celebration ...

“It’s kind of like our New Years.” Another Diwali tradition is puja. “[Puja is] a series of things that you do to honor the gods,” Melwani said. “You have statues and images and you clean them with ...