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Celebrating Diwali -- Hindu festival of lights

Diwali is now an official holiday in 3 states. Here’s how to celebrate this Hindu festival

Diwali is now an official holiday in three states: California, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill earlier in October that authorizes public schools and community colleges to close on Diwali as well as allows state employees and public school students to take the day off. This law will go into effect on Jan. 1.

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What to Know About Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights

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What is the Diwali holiday and who celebrates it? Details on the Festival of Lights

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Indians celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights

Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.

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WATCH: Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrations held in Salem

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Diwali: The meaning behind the Festival of Lights

What is Diwali? Hindu Festival of Lights starts Monday. Does Florida recognize it?

Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, kicked off on Saturday but is celebrated Monday, Oct. 20, this year. Here are some of the events in Florida.

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California makes Diwali an official statewide holiday

California is the third U.S. state to designate Diwali as an official statewide holiday. The law, newly signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, takes effect January 1.

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Meet the man behind Connecticut’s new Diwali Holiday recognition

Hindu, Buddist, Sikh and Jain communities are getting ready to celebrate Diwali Monday, which will officially be the first time it is recognized as a state holiday. The holiday is also known as the festival of lights.

India Illuminates as Diwali Festivals Begin

Millions of families commenced celebrations this week for Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights and the biggest public holiday in India. Celebrations last for several days and feature fireworks, sweets and floral garlands.