When Shryia Patel got the call to whip up 2,300 cupcakes for Diwali - with just over a week's notice - she didn't flinch. Instead, the 26-year-old and four other families rolled up their sleeves, turned their ovens on,

A neighboring family member says he called police around midnight because he saw fireworks shooting into his backyard in South Ozone Park.

Diwali, a major holiday celebrated by South Asian communities, ends today. When is it next year? Here's more about the holiday.

If you think it’s a bit too early to be putting up Christmas lights, you’re right – but these bright ­displays are celebrating a ­different holiday.

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.

Hundreds of people have gathered at the Hindu Temple in Bristol to celebrate Diwali. The temple in Redfield has been holding events all week to mark the holiday, known as the 'festival of light'. During Diwali houses, shops and public places are decorated with small oil lamps called 'diyas'.

Hospitals across Indian capital see surge in respiratory illnesses as air pollution worsens after celebration of Hindu festival