The Jain Festival Paryushan Parva lasts 8-10 days. Aside from Diwali, one of the most important celebrations in the Jain religion is Paryushan Parva. In fact, the celebration is so vital that Jainism...
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Exclusively from WorldReligionNews.com! What Do World Religions Do During the Holiday Season? Discover what world religions do during the holiday season in this information-packed infographic,...
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Some Sikhs will observe a Black Diwali after desecration of Holy Book. Visitors to any Sikh dominated area should not expect to see fireworks and lighting shows during the 2015 Diwali celebrations....
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The Differences in What Diwali Means to Jains, Sikhs, and Hindus. Diwali is one of the largest holidays that is celebrated in India; it is the story of light overcoming the darkness. The meanings...
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Muslims help Hindus celebrate Diwali. Ahead of upcoming Diwali celebrations, we take a look back at Muslims who helped make sure a Hindu family was able to celebrate Diwali in this video from CNN. The...
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Diwali represents joy, prosperity, and the triumph of good over evil. Known as Diwali or Deepavali, this celebration is the largest Hindu festival in the world. It roughly translates to row of lightsand...
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Many people associate Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, with the Hindu religion; however, it also plays a significant role in other religions, including Jainism and Sikhism. The foundation for the holiday...
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Renowned religious statesman Rajan Zed recognizes and commends two celebrations of Diwali that prove the diverse practices of this international holiday. Boston Museum of Fine Arts celebrating Diwali Museum...
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A petition to make the Hindu Diwali festival and Muslim Eid celebration national bank holidays in Britain is sparking debate. A recent e-petition requesting that politicians implement bank holidays...
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