Diwali News – Dates, Celebrations & Festival Highlights

Diwali in UAE 2025: Why do we celebrate the festival?

At its heart, it symbolises the triumph of light over darkness

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The festivities span five days, starting with Dhanteras and ending with Bhai Dooj.

Long lines as US reopens borders after 20 months

The pandemic has separated families, hobbled tourism and strained diplomatic ties

Performers engage with travellers in London on November 8, 2021, as they queue to check into Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines flights at Heathrow Airport Terminal 3, following the lifting of restrictions on the entry of non-US citizens to the United States imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19.

US President, First Lady extend wishes on Diwali

Trump sends greetings in an official statement issued by the White House

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Photos: Indian city lights record number of oil lamps

Ayodhya has kept its Guinness World Record for a second year by lighting 606,569 oil lamps

Photos: Indian city lights record number of oil lamps during Diwali

In a first, Diwali celebrated at Washington airport

Festivities included Indian dance performances, henna art demonstration, giveaway cookies

In a historic first, Diwali celebrated at Washington Dulles International Airport

Raupur women make cow dung diyas to celebrate Diwali

The cow dung diyas have already received advance orders in bulk from cities across India

Women of self help groups making eco-friendly cow dung diyas in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

iPhone 11 Pro hailed for low-light Diwali snaps

Night Mode feature has won professional photographers accolades in India

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Diwali: The festival of lights explained

A guide to the breadth and depth of the religious significance of one of India’s most joyous festivals, Diwali or Deepavali

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Indian expats spruce up homes ahead of Diwali

It’s a common practice as festival of lights marks a new year with new beginnings, say residents

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Watch: Fireworks mark Diwali in UAE

Indian expat homes in UAE are a riot of colour as they sport lights of all hues

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Should you spend or save during Diwali?

As the festival of lights ushers in a season of extreme consumption, Features Writers Chiranti Sengupta and Sanaya Pavri help you find the golden line between prudent investment and luxury splurging

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Bollywood loses its sparkle

There never were very many memorable Diwali moments in film — it was at the box office and at the card tables that the festival really mattered. Not any more

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