Diwali, the five-day festival of light, will be celebrated around the world beginning Friday, Nov. 1 but Times Square got a jump on all that joy with a fun celebration weekend. It was a celebration of inclusion and diversity at the crossroads of the world.

In 2023, New York City became the first to declare Diwali as a public school holiday, honoring the community’s rich cultural traditions in accordance with the Hindu calendar. In Pennsylvania, the Indian Consulate organized another Diwali event.

The Indian diaspora in New York is marking Diwali, the festival of lights, with grand celebrations across the city. From Times Square to Pennsylvania, prominent figures and community members are joining hands to honor this cultural event,

Indian-Americans gathered at Times Square to celebrate Diwali, showcasing India's vibrant culture and traditions. The event featured cultural performances and concluded with a fireworks display.

Diwali celebrations have begun across New York by members of the Indian diaspora, spreading the message of the Indian festival of lights across communities here. From Times Square in the heart of Manhattan to Pennsylvania,

New York Mayor Eric Adams and other top diplomats and officials joined the Indian community in a display of culture and unity at Times Square.

Celebrations sparkled up the Times Square in New York City yesterday as the Indian community and several US citizens gathered to observe the Hindu festival of lights.

With Diwali around the corner, the Indian diaspora is gearing up for celebrations and at New York’s Time Square the Indian American community gathered in large numbers for festivities. Show Full Article In a post on the social media platform X,