light diyas and set off fireworks. Initially a religious event, Diwali has evolved over the years into a festive occasion, much like Christmas and Hannukah, with people of all communities and ...

Diwali, also known as Deepavali and the Hindu ... There are also celebrations with fireworks. “It's a festival of giving thanks and one that celebrates the presence of light in Hindus ...

"Should I burst crackers on Diwali or should I not." The doubt first cropped up in Nitin's mind a decade ago. The engineering student from Varanasi was then in the ninth standard and a sentence in ...

The town stands as a grim reminder of the government’s crackdown on pollution and what it deems dangerous fireworks. The reminder is especially pointed during the Hindu holiday of Diwali ...

For Diwali celebrations in Harris County, an extra flare is being added to the festivities this year. In September, the Harris County Commissioners Court approved fireworks sales for Diwali -- the ...

Except on a few special days a year, Windsorites aren't allowed to buy or set off fireworks. But as the city's South Asian community prepares to celebrate Diwali, two local business owners say ...

The date of Diwali varies each year according to the lunar calendar There's a lot more to Diwali than just launching fireworks, eating Indian sweets and lighting divas. Four religions celebrate ...

NEW DELHI, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Fireworks set off during celebrations for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, could further worsen air quality in the Indian capital this week, officials said on ...

Two days before the first day of Diwali through the third day of Diwali each year. As for the use of those fireworks, that is permitted through: May 4 until May 6. June 24 until July 6.

Two days before the first day of Diwali through the third day of Diwali each year. As for the use of those fireworks, that is permitted through: May 4 until May 6. June 24 until July 6.