It's the largest festival celebrated by Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities worldwide. A handful of southwestern Ontario municipalities, including Chatham-Kent and Sarnia, have exceptions in place that ...

Gurpreet Singh, left, and Nikunj Khadela sell fireworks from their store for Diwali even though it's still technically illegal to do so in Windsor, Ont. (Michael Evans/CBC) "It's the biggest festival ...

"It's the biggest festival ... and in order to celebrate Diwali, people do decorate their houses, they fire up fireworks and they eat good food, sweets," said Nikunj Khadela, co-owner of SK ...

Hindus in Pakistan celebrated Diwali on Friday with prayers at temples, a firework display and the symbolic lighting of clay ...

Air quality experts say the surge in air pollution following the festival is leading to increased respiratory issues and ...

Diwali has officially gone big in Harris County in the US state of Texas, as for the first time, residents can legally buy ...

Diwali, one of the most significant festivals for Hindus, Jains and Sikhs, is marked by feasts, prayers and fireworks ... "People are still into gold big time, even with prices at record highs ...

Such incidents have become increasingly common during Diwali, India’s largest festival ... the widespread use of fireworks cast a shadow over the celebrations. The aftermath grows more severe ...

While the SAHMS discourages ‘big bangs’ and supports the responsible use of fireworks at Diwali, Trikamjee says they hope to educate the community on the rights of Hindus and the broader ...

With Pennsylvania making it a state holiday and NYC schools giving students the day off, the Indian festival is gaining U.S.

Diwali, one of the most significant festivals for Hindus, Jains and Sikhs, is marked by feasts, prayers and fireworks. Traditionally ... REUTERS / Reuters "People are still into gold big time, even ...