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 ...

Chhath Puja 2025 Date: 4 Day Festival, Sunrise and Sunset Timings, Rituals and Significance

Chhath Puja, a sacred festival honoring Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya, will be celebrated from October 25 to October 28, 2025.
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St. Anthony's feast, largest Italian religious festival in New England, draws thousands to Boston's North End

FOR SAINT ANTHONY’S FEAST. IT’S ALWAYS A BIG CELEBRATION IN THE NORTH END AND THE WHOLE NEIGHBORHOOD COMES OUT TO CELEBRATE WITH US. THE FINAL WEEKEND OF AUGUST SIGNALS THE START OF SAINT ANTHONY’S ...
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Stampede at religious event in India kills more than 100, mostly women and children

LUCKNOW, India — Thousands of people at a religious gathering in India rushed to leave a makeshift tent, setting off a stampede Tuesday that killed more than 100 and left scores injured, officials ...
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Thousands gather in Ethiopia's capital to celebrate a religious festival. Many are thinking of peace

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Thousands of Ethiopians gathered in the capital Thursday to celebrate an annual religious festival distinguished by the lighting of bonfires according to the beliefs of the ...