Pennsylvania has officially recognized Diwali as a state holiday after Governor Josh Shapiro signed bipartisan legislation into law.

As Diwali gains broader recognition, countries worldwide like Fiji, Singapore, and Trinidad and Tobago also honor it, celebrating the festival’s rich cultural and spiritual significance.

While Diwali is predominantly celebrated in India, it is also observed by Indian communities worldwide, including in countries like Nepal, Malaysia, and Trinidad and Tobago. Diwali typically lasts ...

Colette Cyrus-Burnett, an Afro-Caribbean chef and food security strategist who lives in Brooklyn and was raised in a largely East Indian community in Trinidad, recalls Diwali in Richmond Hill ...