The roots of precarious peace in South Asia can be traced back to the bloody and violent division of India in 1947, as a ...

Pouring into a room used for religious purposes, people dressed in their Sunday best meshed with groups in colorful saris or long, flowy tunics and women in hijabs. Around 100 people convened at ...

Diwali is celebrated by many South Asian religions, namely Hinduism. According to National Geographic, other religions that celebrate Diwali include Jainism and Sikhism.

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Diwali is celebrated in several Indian and South Asian religions, including Hinduism and Sikhism. According to The Times of India , Diwali is significant because it is a "celebration of light ...

The religious holiday celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and other religions from South Asia is coinciding with the European tradition of Halloween this October. Accessibility statement Skip to main content.

It is also celebrated among other South Asian religions in various ways. “Different religious traditions in India each fit their religious themes and narratives into Diwali.

“In India right now and in South Asia, there are a lot of attempts to divide our religious communities,” Tadepalli said. “Religious minorities are facing greater threats of violence.

Diwali is celebrated in several Indian and South Asian religions, including Hinduism and Sikhism. According to The Times of India , Diwali is significant because it is a "celebration of light ...